weighted russian twist

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with weighted.

weighted russian twist demonstration
weighted russian twist β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Weighted

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Obliques, Lower Back

How to do weighted russian twist

  1. Sit on the ground with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.

  2. Hold a weight or medicine ball with both hands in front of your chest.

  3. Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.

  4. Slowly twist your torso to the right, bringing the weight or medicine ball towards the floor on your right side.

  5. Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the weight or medicine ball towards the floor on your left side.

  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

ObliquesLower Back

Related exercises

All waist exercises β†’

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