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Russian Twist

Core Intermediate

A seated rotational move twisting the torso side to side to target the obliques, optionally loaded.

How to do a Russian Twist

  1. Sit with knees bent and heels on or just above the floor.
  2. Lean back slightly to a stable angle and brace your core.
  3. Clasp your hands or hold a light weight in front of your chest.
  4. Rotate your torso to tap toward one hip, then the other.
  5. Twist from the waist with control and keep your chest lifted.

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