IronPath
Abs & Core

Russian Twist

IsolationBeginner

How to do it

Rotate through the torso, keep the hips square.

Muscles

Primary

Obliques

Secondary

Abs

Steps to perform

  1. 1Sit with knees bent and lean back slightly.
  2. 2Rotate your torso side to side, touching the floor beside your hips.
  3. 3Hold a weight to progress.

Loads the lower back. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Bodyweight only

Alternatives

Cable Woodchop

Obliques

Pallof Press

Obliques · Abs

Bicycle Crunch

Obliques · Abs

Side Plank

Obliques