strength
Russian Twist
Works the abdominals, with no equipment.
Specification
| Equipment | body only |
| Primary muscles | abdominals |
| Secondary muscles | lower back |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Force | pull |
| Level | intermediate |
| Category | strength |
How to do it
- Lie down on the floor placing your feet either under something that will not move or by having a partner hold them. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
- Elevate your upper body so that it creates an imaginary V-shape with your thighs. Your arms should be fully extended in front of you perpendicular to your torso and with the hands clasped. This is the starting position.
- Twist your torso to the right side until your arms are parallel with the floor while breathing out.
- Hold the contraction for a second and move back to the starting position while breathing out. Now move to the opposite side performing the same techniques you applied to the right side.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.