Russian Twist
Core · core · beginner
Start
FinishHow to do it
Lean back, feet up, rotate side to side with control.
Muscles worked
Primary: core · Also works: obliques
Equipment
No equipment
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back
- Rushing
Variations
- Weighted twist
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