The Power Twister is a small bar-shaped exercise tool. It is a simple piece of equipment consisting of two handles on the end and a spring in the center. Like with resistance cables, the further you pull the ends away from the center into a "U" shape, the greater the force required by your muscles. The Power Twister offers no options for lower body exercise, but you can work your arms, chest and shoulders with it.
Chest-O-Flex
The chest-o-flex is a basic exercise using the Power Twister to work your chest muscles. The front of the shoulders and the triceps assist with this exercise. To perform a chest-o-flex, hold the Power Twister handles with your palms facing the floor. Raise your arms to eye level with your elbows bent to 90 degrees. The Power Twister is parallel to the floor. Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart, and your knees bent slightly to assume a sturdy position. Squeeze your abdominals to support your posture. Then, bend your elbows, and touch the handles together. The bottom of the handles are in front of the center of your abdomen. Your elbows lower toward your sides. The middle of the Power Twister is still at eye level. Next, press your arms straight forward without letting the handles move away from each other. Bend your elbows to bring the Power Twister back to about 8 inches in front of your abdomen. Lift the handles back up to resume the starting position with the bar straight at eye level and parallel to the floor.
Biceps Curl
The biceps curl is a classic strength training exercise that can be done with multiple tools. Dumbbells, barbells, weight machines, resistance cables and bands all allow you to strengthen your biceps by flexing your elbows against resistance. The act of elbow flexion engages the bicep muscles of the upper arms. A Power Twister also allows you to curl your biceps. To perform this exercise, stand up straight and hold a Power Twister in front of your hips, with your elbows bent slightly. The palms face the ceiling. Squeeze your abs and pull your shoulders back to assume good posture. Then, bend your elbows, and pull the handles of the Power Twister together while moving your hands toward your chest. Straighten your arms and let the Power Twister straighten as well to complete a biceps curl.
Triceps Push-Down
The triceps push-down targets the triceps muscles of the upper arm. The triceps work in opposition to the biceps. They extend the elbow instead of flexing it. A Power Twister can provide resistance for the triceps to contract against for a triceps push-down. To perform this exercise, hold the Power Twister in front of your abdomen with your elbows bent to right angles and your arms against your sides. The palms face down. From there, extend your elbows toward the floor and bend the ends of the Power Twister toward each other. The palms face each other, with your arms straight at the end of this move. Then, bend your elbows back to the original position so that the Power Twister is straight again and in front of your stomach.
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