EZ-Bar Russian Twist Sit-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- EZ Barbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Iliopsoas, Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- EZ-Bar Twist Sit-up
How to: EZ-Bar Russian Twist Sit-up
- Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold the EZ barbell with both hands at your chest level.
- Engaging your core, lift your upper body into a sit-up position while twisting to one side.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- Perform the movement in a controlled manner, focusing on the muscle engagement.
Common Mistakes
- Not controlling the descent phase, leading to excessive strain on the spine.
- Allowing the shoulders to shrug up instead of engaging the core.
- Not twisting the torso fully, limiting the engagement of the obliques.
Modifications
- Perform without weight for beginners.
- Adjust the range of motion to avoid discomfort.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to avoid straining your back.
- Keep your feet elevated for added difficulty or rest them on the ground for easier modification.
- Control the motion and avoid using momentum to twist and sit up.
EZ-Bar Russian Twist Sit-up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
twist
abs
Iliopsoas
obliques