Russian Twist
The Russian twist trains the obliques through trunk rotation. Hold a plate or ball to make it harder.
- Primary muscles
- Abdominals
- Secondary muscles
- Lower back
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Strength
Photos
Instructions
- Lie down on the floor placing your feet either under something that will not move or by having a partner hold them. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
- Elevate your upper body so that it creates an imaginary V-shape with your thighs. Your arms should be fully extended in front of you perpendicular to your torso and with the hands clasped. This is the starting position.
- Twist your torso to the right side until your arms are parallel with the floor while breathing out.
- Hold the contraction for a second and move back to the starting position while breathing out. Now move to the opposite side performing the same techniques you applied to the right side.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Exercise data and photos from free-exercise-db (Unlicense).