AbsBeginner
Russian Twist
How to do it
- 1
Sit with knees bent and lean back slightly with a straight spine.
- 2
Hold your hands together or a light weight at your chest.
- 3
Rotate your torso to one side, then the other.
- 4
Keep the movement controlled.
Common mistakes
- Moving only the arms instead of rotating the ribcage.
- Rounding the back.
Tips
- Keep feet on the floor to protect the lower back.
- Slow reps beat fast twisting.
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