Intermediate
Russian Twist
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
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.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Sit on the floor with knees and hips bent at 90°, feet flat on the floor, hold a plate with weights, arms fully extended in front of the chest. -
Step 2
Bend your body back so that your torso is at a 45° angle, and use your abs to twist your torso in one direction as much as you can before changing direction and returning to the starting position to prepare to turn in the opposite direction.
Muscle Groups
Russian Twist targets Abs, Back, Core, Hips, Obliques as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't let your body rock back and forth as you crunch.
- Tighten your abs as hard as you can for maximum efficiency.
- Don't sit too high as this will put strain on your lower back.
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