Russian Twist

A compound bodyweight exercise for the obliques.

  • Core
  • Bodyweight
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainObliques
AlsoRectus abdominis

Setup

Rotate through the trunk and touch the weight down beside each hip.

How to do it well

  • Sit with the torso leaned back
  • Rotate the weight side to side
  • Keep the chest up

Common mistakes

  • Only moving the arms
  • Rounding the lower back

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.