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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