StrengthBeginnerAbsObliquesLower back
Movement atlas
Russian twists
Quick read
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Muscles
- Abs, Obliques
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
Description
Sit with knees bent and heels off the floor, lean back slightly and twist torso from side to side while keeping abs braced.
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Instructions
- 1Sit with knees bent, chest tall, and the torso leaning slightly back.
- 2Rotate the rib cage from side to side while keeping the pelvis stable and the movement controlled.
Common Mistakes
- Moving only the arms without rotating the rib cage.
- Rounding the lower back or moving too fast.
Tips
- Sit with knees bent, chest tall, and the torso leaning slightly back.
- Rotate the rib cage from side to side while keeping the pelvis stable and the movement controlled.
Equipment
Bodyweight
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