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Russian Twist

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

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Muscle group
Equipment
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 heels on the floor, and lean your upper body slightly back.

  2. 02

    Hold your hands together in front of your chest, or hold a weight, and brace your core.

  3. 03

    Rotate your upper body from side to side so your hands move with your torso.

  4. 04

    Keep your back straight and the movement controlled throughout the set.

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

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

For more challenge, hold a weight or lift your feet off the floor.

Targets the obliques.

More exercises: Abs

§ 06 · Same muscles

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