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Russian Twist

Seated with the torso leaned back and feet lifted, rotate the trunk side to side under control.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Obliques, Abs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Core

Sets and reps

  • 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 15 controlled reps, or holds of 20 to 60 seconds.
  • Rest 30 to 90 seconds. Progress by slowing the reps, lengthening the hold or adding load, not by rushing.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

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Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the obliques, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Russian Twist work?
The Russian Twist mainly works the obliques and abs.
What equipment do you need for the Russian Twist?
None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
How many sets and reps of the Russian Twist?
2 to 4 sets of 8 to 15 controlled reps, or holds of 20 to 60 seconds. Rest 30 to 90 seconds. Progress by slowing the reps, lengthening the hold or adding load, not by rushing.
What can I do instead of the Russian Twist?
Band Pallof Press, Cable Horizontal Rotation, Cable Oblique Crunch and Cable Pallof Press work the same main muscle.

Program it for your clients

Coaches add the Russian Twist to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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