Straight leg twists when very obese#1854

Hi, I am very obese right now and physically can’t cross my legs because the fat gets in the way regardless of flexibility. What alternatives or modifications do you recommend for the straight leg twists?

Hey. This is Chrys, one of the trainers at Hybrid.

Yeah, if crossing your legs physically doesn’t work right now, don’t force it. You can still train the same general twisting pattern with an easier setup.

I’d try doing the twist with both feet on the floor and your knees bent, then rotate only as far as feels comfortable. You can also do a seated version in a chair if that gives you more room.

The exact leg position matters way less than getting a controlled rotation without pain or feeling jammed up.

So basically, modify the setup to fit your body right now and keep the movement comfortable. You can always work toward the standard version later as things change💯