← Exercise LibraryRussian Twist
StrengthIntermediateBody Only
What this trains
Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.
Targets: Obliques
Primary: Abdominals
Secondary: Lower Back
How to
- 1Lie down on the floor placing your feet either under something that will not move or by having a partner hold them. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
- 2Elevate your upper body so that it creates an imaginary V-shape with your thighs. Your arms should be fully extended in front of you perpendicular to your torso and with the hands clasped. This is the starting position.
- 3Twist your torso to the right side until your arms are parallel with the floor while breathing out.
- 4Hold the contraction for a second and move back to the starting position while breathing out. Now move to the opposite side performing the same techniques you applied to the right side.
- 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.