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Russian Twist

In the core program Level: Beginner Dumbbells

Russian Twist - Start position
Start position
Russian Twist - Finish position
Finish position

How to do it

  1. Sit on the floor with your knees bent and heels lightly touching down, holding a dumbbell at your chest.
  2. Lean back to about 45 degrees and keep that angle.
  3. Rotate your torso to one side, bringing the weight beside your hip.
  4. Rotate all the way to the other side.
  5. Turn your shoulders, not just your arms - waving the dumbbell side to side does nothing.

Muscles it trains

Percent of one session's target for that muscle. Anything at 100% finishes that muscle on its own.

Light Main

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