russian twist
russian twist exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: body weight.
- Target muscle
- abs
- Muscle group
- obliques
- Body part
- waist
- Equipment
- body weight
Secondary muscles
obliques
How to perform
- Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Lean back slightly while keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
- Hold your hands together in front of your chest or hold a weight if desired.
- Lift your feet off the ground, balancing on your sit bones.
- Twist your torso to the right, bringing your hands or weight towards the right side of your body.
- Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing your hands or weight towards the left side of your body.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.