Russian twist
- Intermediate
- Bodyweight
Chest up, rotate the torso, not just the arms
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Core
How to do it
- Sit with the torso leaning back and the feet raised.
- Rotate the trunk, taking the hands (or a weight) side to side.
- Stay controlled without rounding the back.
Common mistakes
- Moving only the arms without rotating the trunk.
- Hunching the lower back.
Tips
- Hold a plate or dumbbell once 20 twists feel easy.
- Keep the feet down if you need more stability.