Russian Twist
Russian Twist strengthens your core, obliques, and spine. It's a total core exercise that also works your balance, builds stability in your spine, and trims your mid-section all at once.
INTERMEDIATE
Dumbbell Russian Twists
A rotational core exercise performed seated with a dumbbell, engaging the obliques and deep core muscles through controlled side-to-side twisting for improved trunk strength and stability.
Instructions
- Grab a set of dumbbells and hold them at shoulder height with both arms bent and palms facing each other.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Holding the dumbbells as tightly as possible, squeeze them over your head until your elbows are completely locked. Pause, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
Tips
- To avoid overstretching your lower back, keep your chin parallel to the ground and bend your knees slightly.
Alternative Exercises
Elevated-Feet Russian Twist
Elevated-Feet Russian Twist s an effective way to build your core and shoulders and is also effective to strengthen hips. It's a popular exercise among athletes since it helps with rotational movement, which often happens in sports.
Weighted Russian Twist
Weighted Russian Twist is an effective way to build your core and shoulders. It can also help to increase your waist size because your oblique muscles may get larger on top of or under the fat.
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