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Russian Twists

A rotational core exercise that targets the obliques and improves trunk stability through controlled twisting movements while maintaining balance.

Exercise Overview

Category

Isometric Calisthenics

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Intermediate

Technique

Sit on the floor with knees bent and feet lifted off the ground. Hold your hands together in front of your chest and rotate your torso from side to side, touching your hands to the ground on each side.

Starting Position

Sit on the floor with knees bent, feet lifted off the ground, and hands held together in front of your chest.

Finishing Position

Continue the rotational movement, touching hands to the ground on each side while maintaining the lifted feet position.

Form Cues

Keep your feet off the ground, engage your core, rotate from your torso, maintain balance

Common Mistakes

Moving arms instead of torso, putting feet down, not engaging core, moving too quickly

Progression Tips

Add weight, extend legs, or perform on an unstable surface for increased difficulty.

Regression Tips

Keep feet on the ground, reduce range of motion, or perform without rotation for easier variation.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid lower back strain. Stop if you experience pain in your back or hips.