Russian twist

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

BodyweightCore
Russian twist: start and finish positions
Russian twist: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Sit, lean back a little, heels light on the floor.

  2. 2

    Rotate the ribs to one side, then the other.

  3. 3

    Keep the chest tall.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 8 each.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Russian twist?

The Russian twist uses: Bodyweight.

Which muscles does the Russian twist work?

The Russian twist works: Core.

How many sets and reps for the Russian twist?

In Setline sessions the Russian twist is programmed as 3 sets of 8 each.

Which Setline styles include the Russian twist?

The Russian twist appears in: Bodyweight, Military.

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