Russian Twist With Weight

General And Specifics

• this exercise works out the core and requires coordination and balance

Starting Position

• pick up two tools you prefer
• sit down on the ground or a fitness mat
• stretch out the arms in front of the upper body and hold the weight
• 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

Correct Execution

• brace the body fully and turn the upper body sideways as much as you can
• if you use a bigger tool (like a exercise ball) than guide it above your knees
• hip, arms and legs do not move, the movement happens in the core
• now rotate to the other side
• always hold the head in extension to the spine
• repeat the exercise several times

tip for the workout

• you can increase the level of difficulty of this exercise if you hold the feet a bit above the ground