Exercise · core
Russian Twist
A rotational movement targeting the obliques.
Primary muscle
core
Equipment
bodyweight
Difficulty
beginner
Sets and reps
3 sets of 20 total reps
How to perform
- 1Sit on the floor with knees bent and heels lightly touching down.
- 2Lean back slightly to engage the core.
- 3Rotate your torso side to side, tapping the floor beside your hips.
- 4Keep the movement controlled and driven by the obliques.
Common mistakes
Moving only the arms instead of rotating the torso.
Rounding the lower back excessively.
Rushing the reps and losing control.