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assisted motion russian twist

assisted motion russian twist exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: medicine ball.

assisted motion russian twist exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
obliques
Body part
waist
Equipment
medicine ball

Secondary muscles

obliques, lower back

How to perform

  1. Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Hold the medicine ball with both hands in front of your chest.
  3. Lean back slightly, engaging your abs and keeping your back straight.
  4. Slowly twist your torso to the right, bringing the medicine ball towards the right side of your body.
  5. Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the medicine ball towards the left side of your body.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.