Russian Twist

Category

Core

Difficulty

Beginner

Equipment

Bodyweight

Primary muscles

External Obliques, Internal Obliques

Secondary muscles

Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas

How to do it

1. Sit on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, or lift feet off ground for added difficulty
2. Lean back slightly to about 45 degrees, engaging your core to maintain balance
3. Holding your hands together (or a weight), rotate your torso from side to side
4. Touch the ground or weight beside each hip with each twist, rotating fully

Form tips

• Rotate from your core, not just your arms
• Keep your chest up and back straight throughout
• Move with control - quality over speed
• Engage your obliques on each twist