isolation · Rotation
Russian Twist
Russian Twist is an isolation rotation movement for obliques, using no equipment. It also works abs. 3 sets of 20-40, 1 min rest.
- Primary muscle
- Obliques
- Equipment
- None — bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Sets and reps
- 3 × 20-40
- Rest
- 45s
- Force
- pull
How to do it
- 1Set up
Sit with the heels down or hovering, torso leaned back to 45 degrees.
- 2The cue that matters
Rotate from the ribs, not the arms, and touch the floor beside the hip.
- 3Work it
3 sets of 20-40, resting about 1 minute between them.
Muscles worked
Obliques does most of the work. Abs take the rest.