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§ L · Exercises · AbsUpdated 2/2026

Lying Russian Twist

Builds your abs and rotational core strength. A stronger core improves everyday movement and supports many gym lifts.

Muscle group
Abs
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise type
Isolation
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Abs

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet off the floor.

  2. 02

    Hold the weight in front of your chest.

  3. 03

    Rotate your upper body from side to side.

  4. 04

    Touch the floor with the weight on each side, alternating between sides.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide
What it works

Builds your abs and rotational core strength. A stronger core improves everyday movement and supports many gym lifts.

What it should feel like

You should feel it in your abs and obliques. It should not be felt mainly in your lower back or arms.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is using momentum instead of control. Rotate from your core and keep your chest up throughout the movement.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Lying Russian Twist is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 05 · Tips

Keep your feet off the floor to increase the challenge.

Targets the obliques.

More exercises: Abs

§ 06 · Same muscles

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