Abs · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do Russian Twist
The Russian twist is a core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles and obliques. It involves rotating the torso from side to side while balancing on the sit bones, often with the feet lifted off the ground.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Abs
How to do Russian Twist, step by step
- Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Lean back slightly while keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
- Hold your hands together in front of your chest or hold a weight if desired.
- Lift your feet off the ground, balancing on your sit bones.
- Twist your torso to the right, bringing your hands or weight towards the right side of your body.
- Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing your hands or weight towards the left side of your body.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Russian Twist works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques.
Track Russian Twist in SPLYT
Russian Twist is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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