Russian Twist (on stability ball arms straight) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.1
- Alternate Names
- Stability Ball Russian Twist
How to: Russian Twist (on stability ball arms straight)
- Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and knees bent.
- Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight.
- Extend your arms straight out in front of you.
- Twist your torso to the right, bringing your arms with you.
- Return to the center and twist to the left.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core properly.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Not rotating the torso fully.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with feet on the ground for additional stability.
- Use a smaller stability ball for better control.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Maintain a controlled tempo to avoid swinging.
- Focus on the rotation of the torso rather than the arms.
Russian Twist (on stability ball arms straight) Alternatives
Tags
core
obliques
stability ball
strength
abdominals
rotation