Russian Twist
| rating: | Ø 4.45 through 31 votes |
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| required: | Nothing |
| optional: | Fitness Mat |
| level: | Normal |
| type: | Strength |
| Variations available (10) |
General And Specifics
- this exercise strengthens the core and requires coordination
Starting Position
- sit down on the ground or a fitness mat
- bend the legs to 90 degrees and rest the heels on the ground
- tilt the upper body back to about 45 degrees, hold the back straight
- stretch out the arms in front of the abs, put the palms of the hands together
- balance the body and hold the equation
Correct Execution
- brace the body fully and turn the upper body sideways as much as you can
- the movement happens in the core
- hip and legs do not move
- now turn the upper body to the other side
- always hold the head in extension to the spine
- repeat the ab exercise several times
tip for the workout
- you can increase the level of difficulty of this bodyweight exercise if you hold the feet a bit above the ground