Russian Twist
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![Human](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/muskel/mensch.png)
muscles: | Rectus Abdominis![]() ![]() |
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auxiliary muscles: | Lower Back![]() |
required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
optional: | Fitness Mat |
fitness level: | Normal |
exercise type: | Strength |
Variations available (10) |
![Starting Position Starting Position](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/russische_drehung_russian_twist1hd.png)
![Execution Execution](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/russische_drehung_russian_twist2hd.png)
General And Specifics
- this exercise strengthens the core and requires coordination
Starting Position
- sit down on the ground or a fitness mat
- bend the legs to 90 degrees and rest the heels on the ground
- tilt the upper body back to about 45 degrees, hold the back straight
- stretch out the arms in front of the abs, put the palms of the hands together
- balance the body and hold the equation
Correct Execution
- brace the body fully and turn the upper body sideways as much as you can
- the movement happens in the core
- hip and legs do not move
- now turn the upper body to the other side
- always hold the head in extension to the spine
- repeat the ab exercise several times
tip for the workout
- you can increase the level of difficulty of this bodyweight exercise if you hold the feet a bit above the ground