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Russian twists

A seated twist that sweeps your hands from side to side while you balance in a V shape to work your obliques.

IntermediateMatLow impactSuggested: 30 sec

How to do it

  1. Sit with your knees bent and lean back until you feel your abs working.
  2. Lift your feet off the floor and bring your hands together in front of your chest.
  3. Rotate your torso to one side and bring your hands down beside your hip.
  4. Twist back through the center to the other side and keep alternating.

Alternate sides with each rep.

Form tips

  • Turn your shoulders, not just your arms.
  • Keep your chest lifted and your back long.
  • Keep your heels on the floor for an easier version.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: moderateObliques: strongHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
ObliquesAbs

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