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Russian Twist

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ObliquesBodyweightBeginner Difficulty 1 out of 5Bodyweight or Medicine Ball~6 kcal/min

Secondary muscles: Core

How to perform it

  1. 1Sit with knees bent and heels lightly touching the floor, leaning back slightly.
  2. 2Rotate your torso to one side, then the other, under control.

Form tips

  • Rotate through the torso, not just the arms

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the lower back
  • Moving only the arms

Variations

  • Weighted Russian Twist
  • Feet-Elevated Twist

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