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Animated demonstration of the russian twist exercise, targeting the Abs using Body weight.

russian twist

Body part
Waist
Equipment
Body weight
Target muscle
Abs
Secondary muscles
obliques

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

  2. Step 2: Lean back slightly while keeping your back straight and your core engaged.

  3. Step 3: Hold your hands together in front of your chest or hold a weight if desired.

  4. Step 4: Lift your feet off the ground, balancing on your sit bones.

  5. Step 5: Twist your torso to the right, bringing your hands or weight towards the right side of your body.

  6. Step 6: Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing your hands or weight towards the left side of your body.

  7. Step 7: Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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