Russian Twist

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