Intermediate
Elevated-Feet Russian Twist
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
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.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your hands on the back of your head. Lean back, so your torso forms a 45-degree angle with the floor. Raise your legs a few inches off the floor. This is your starting position. -
Step 2
Tighten your torso and twist your torso to one side, fully extending the opposite leg. Pause, then reverse the movement.
Muscle Groups
Elevated-Feet Russian Twist targets Abs, Back, Hips, Obliques as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Move slowly, focusing on using your core to stabilize your body.
- Don't let your feet touch the floor.
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