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Core
Russian Twist
No equipment needed
- Primary muscle
- Core
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Core
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Sit with knees bent and lean back to a stable angle, lifting your feet if able. Rotate your torso side to side, moving your hands past each hip while keeping your chest tall. Control the twist from your obliques rather than just swinging your arms.
Video demo coming soon.
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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the core: