Demo & instructions
Russian Twist
Also known as: Seated Twist, Seated Torso Twist
Instructions
Sitting with your torso leaned back, you turn your shoulders from side to side. It trains the waist muscles to rotate under tension, and you can hold a light weight once it feels easy.
- Movement
- Rotation
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 10–30 reps
Setup
- 1Sit on the floor with knees bent and heels resting lightly on the ground.
- 2Lean back until you feel your abs switch on, keeping your chest lifted.
- 3Clasp your hands in front of your chest, or hold a light weight there if you have one.
Execution
- 1Turn your shoulders and chest to one side, letting your hands follow.
- 2Rotate through the middle and across to the other side at an even pace.
Target
Equipment
Muscles worked
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
