Rotation · Regular
Russian Twist
A seated twist from side to side while leaning back, training your obliques to rotate your trunk with control.
Demo by Lena, an AI coach. Its start and end, as stills.
- Works
- obliques; also abs, hip flexors
- Kit
- Mat
- Dose
- 10 to 16 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Sit with knees bent and heels on the floor, lean back to about 45 degrees with a long spine, and clasp your hands in front of your chest. Alternate sides; each turn counts as one rep.
While you move
- Chest tall, lean back
- Turn your ribs, not just your arms
- Heels down to start
- Slow, steady turns
Avoid
- Rounding your lower back into a slump
- Swinging only your arms while your chest stays still
- Lifting your feet before you can control it
Take care if you have trouble with your lower back.