Russian Twist
Equipment: Bodyweight
Primary Muscles
- Obliques
Synergistic Muscles
- Iliopsoas
Russian twists are a core exercise that target the obliques, the muscles on the sides of the abdomen. Here are the steps to perform them:
- Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground.
- Lean back slightly and keep your spine straight.
- Hold your hands together in front of your chest or hold a weight if you want to increase the difficulty.
- Twist your torso to the right and touch your hands or the weight to the floor next to your right hip.
- Twist your torso to the left and touch your hands or the weight to the floor next to your left hip.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps and sets.
