Exercise Guide

Russian Twist

beginnerIsolation
Exercise Visual

Russian Twist

Abs Body Weight

beginner

Category

waist

Body Part

waist

Equipment

body weight

Target

abs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

  2. 2

    Lean back slightly while keeping your back straight and your core engaged.

  3. 3

    Hold your hands together in front of your chest or hold a weight if desired.

  4. 4

    Lift your feet off the ground, balancing on your sit bones.

  5. 5

    Twist your torso to the right, bringing your hands or weight towards the right side of your body.

  6. 6

    Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing your hands or weight towards the left side of your body.

  7. 7

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

ObliquesAbs

Movement Data

Role

Core

Pattern

core

Priority

5/10

Variation Rank

3

Workout Split

core

Classification

Isolation

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