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Russian twist GIF

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Worked muscles

  • ObliquesMusculus obliquus externus abdominis
  • AbsMusculus rectus abdominis
  • Hip flexorsMusculus iliopsoas
  • Lower backMusculus erector spinae
Equipment
No equipment
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 1.87 seconds

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a russian twist

  1. Sit with knees bent and feet off ground
  2. Lean back to create V-shape with torso
  3. Keep chest up and core engaged throughout
  4. Rotate torso left and right in controlled motion
  5. Touch hands to ground beside hips each rotation
  6. Maintain lifted feet position during entire movement

Form tips

  • Keep your core constantly engaged to protect the lower back
  • Avoid pulling on your neck or using momentum to rotate
  • Focus on controlled rotation rather than speed
  • Keep your chest lifted and avoid rounding your shoulders
  • Breathe steadily throughout the rotational movement

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