Russian Twist

Technique

How to perform Russian Twist

1. Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet planted, then lean back while keeping your chest lifted.
2. Brace your core and hold your hands together in front of your torso.
3. Rotate your shoulders and torso toward one side without collapsing your posture.
4. Return through the center and rotate toward the other side.
5. Continue alternating for the prescribed repetitions.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: External Oblique, Internal Oblique.