StrengthIntermediateAbsObliquesLower back
Movement atlas
Weighted Russian twists
Russian twists lestés
Quick read
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- Abs, Obliques
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Dumbbells
Description
Sit with the torso reclined and rotate the ribs side to side while guiding the dumbbells with a braced trunk.
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Instructions
- 1Sit with knees bent, lean the torso back slightly, and hold the dumbbells near the chest with the trunk braced.
- 2Rotate the ribs and shoulders from side to side, moving the load with the torso without rushing the motion.
Common Mistakes
- Moving only the arms while the chest remains facing forward.
- Using a load that rounds the lower back or forces momentum.
Tips
- Sit with knees bent, lean the torso back slightly, and hold the dumbbells near the chest with the trunk braced.
- Rotate the ribs and shoulders from side to side, moving the load with the torso without rushing the motion.
Equipment
BodyweightDumbbells
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