Muscle Groups Involved
- Abs/Core - Primary
- Obliques - Primary
Category
BodyweightDumbbellKettlebellMachine/Special Equipment
Highlights
- Start with bodyweight until you master the form.
- Focus on hard, controlled stops and quick transitions.
- Do not found your back.
- Do not twist as far as you can go, letting the weight take you.
Description
The Russian Twist performed on a decline bench is a classic exercise used in gyms across the world that focuses on the abdominals, obliques and hip flexors. To perform the Russian Twist, start in
Common Mistakes
Do not round your back. Do not spring off of your tissues while twisting. I
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Pro Tips
The harder you stop at each position the stronger you will get regardless o
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Purpose
Russian Twists performed on a decline bench can preferentially strengthen t
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Form
Use a mirror or partner to ensure a neutral spine position during the exerc
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