Russian Twist

Exercise BallIntermediateIsolationEach side
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Quick answer

Russian Twist is an intermediate isolation exercise-ball exercise that mainly works the obliques, with the abs assisting.

Written by the GymStreak coaching team

Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

Secondary

How to do Russian Twist

  1. 1

    Sit on the floor with your legs bent and your upper body vertical. Hold an exercise ball with both hands in front you with your arms slightly bent. Lift your legs up off the floor, balancing your body on your glutes. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Keeping your legs elevated, twist your torso moving the ball to the left and touching the floor with it.

  3. 3

    Return to the starting position and perform the same movement on the right side.

Form cues

  • Perform the reps very slowly, don't rush it! Jerky movements can lead to back injury.

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