Medicine ball Russian twist

How to do the Medicine ball Russian twist: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Core), equipment (Medicine ball) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Medicine ball Russian twist: start and finish positions
Medicine ball Russian twist: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Sit with knees bent, holding the ball at your chest.

  2. 2

    Lean back slightly with a flat back; lift your feet if you can.

  3. 3

    Rotate the ball to one side, then the other.

  4. 4

    Move from the ribs, not just the arms.

  5. 5

    Count each side as one rep.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 16.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Medicine ball Russian twist?

The Medicine ball Russian twist uses: Medicine ball.

Which muscles does the Medicine ball Russian twist work?

The Medicine ball Russian twist works: Core.

How many sets and reps for the Medicine ball Russian twist?

In Setline sessions the Medicine ball Russian twist is programmed as 3 sets of 16.

Which Setline styles include the Medicine ball Russian twist?

The Medicine ball Russian twist appears in: Strength.

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Medicine ball Russian twist — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline