Dumbbell Russian Twist Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Twisting Crunch
How to: Dumbbell Russian Twist
- Sit on the floor with your knees bent and lean back slightly.
- Hold a dumbbell with both hands in front of your chest.
- Twist your torso to the right while keeping your hips stationary.
- Return to the center and twist to the left.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Not twisting sufficiently from the torso.
- Failing to engage the core properly.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without weights to decrease difficulty.
- Keep your feet on the ground instead of lifting them for more stability.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the movement.
- Move slowly to maintain control and avoid injury.
- Focus on using your torso to twist rather than just your arms.
Dumbbell Russian Twist Alternatives
Tags
core
obliques
strength
twist
dumbbell
balance