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Russian Twist
beginner
Bodyweight
Seated rotational core exercise.
Primary Muscles
Core
Secondary Muscles
Hip flexors
Instructions
Sit with knees bent, lean back slightly. Rotate torso side to side, touching floor or a weight each side.
Common Mistakes
Moving arms rather than torso, feet not controlled, leaning too far back.
Variations
- Weighted Russian Twist
- Feet Elevated Russian Twist
- Medicine Ball Twist