Russian Twist
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Technique
Sit on the floor with knees bent and lean back slightly to engage the core. Hold a weight at your chest and rotate your torso from side to side, touching the weight to the floor on each side. Keep your feet off the ground for added difficulty.
Steps
- Sit with your knees bent and hold the weight at your chest
- Lean back slightly and brace your core
- Rotate your torso toward one side
- Touch the weight lightly to the floor beside your hip
- Rotate through center and repeat on the opposite side
Common mistakes
- Moving only the arms instead of rotating the torso
- Rounding the lower back excessively
- Swinging the weight with momentum
- Letting the knees sway from side to side
Variations
- Bodyweight Russian twist with hands clasped
- Feet-planted Russian twist
- Feet-elevated Russian twist
- Medicine-ball Russian twist
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What muscles does Russian Twist work?
Muscles: Obliques, Abs.
What equipment do I need for Russian Twist?
Equipment: Bodyweight.
Where can I do Russian Twist?
Location: Home, Gym, Street.
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