weighted russian twist
weighted russian twist — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, obliques, lower back

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weighted russian twist

Body part
waist
Equipment
weighted
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
obliques

Secondary muscles

obliqueslower back

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Sit on the ground with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.

  2. 2

    Hold a weight or medicine ball with both hands in front of your chest.

  3. 3

    Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.

  4. 4

    Slowly twist your torso to the right, bringing the weight or medicine ball towards the floor on your right side.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the weight or medicine ball towards the floor on your left side.

  6. 6

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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