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Russian Twist

Loaded trunk rotation for the obliques; add weight or raise your feet to progress.

  • Isolation
  • Bodyweight
  • Beginner

How to do it

  • Sit with your torso leaning back and your core braced
  • Rotate your trunk side to side under control
  • Move the weight, not just your hands

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 12–20 per side · 0–2 RIR

Tempo: Rotate under control to each side, without swinging

Common mistakes

  • Moving only your arms without rotating your trunk
  • Rounding your lower back excessively
  • Going too fast and losing control

Muscles worked

Primary

  • Core / abs

Alternatives

PreviousKneeling Ab Wheel Rollout
Form animation: Russian Twist
The same animation you see in the app while logging the set.
Type
Isolation
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Pattern
Anti-rotation
Stimulus / fatigue
High
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