Russian Twist (with medicine ball) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Medicine Ball
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Medicine Ball Russian Twist
How to: Russian Twist (with medicine ball)
- Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
- Hold a medicine ball with both hands in front of you.
- Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and engaging your core.
- Rotate your torso to the right, bringing the medicine ball beside your hip.
- Return to the center and then rotate to the left.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight.
- Using momentum instead of controlled twisting.
- Not engaging core muscles fully.
Modifications
- Perform without the medicine ball for added accessibility.
- Keep feet on the ground instead of lifting legs.
Tips
- Keep your back straight while twisting.
- Engage your core throughout the exercise.
- Use controlled movements to maximize effectiveness.
Russian Twist (with medicine ball) Alternatives
Tags
core
rotation
strength
waist
obliques
exercise