Russian Twist
Russian Twist is a dumbbell core exercise for the core. If you cannot do it, Turkish Get-Up or Dumbbell Side Bend are good swaps.
Muscles worked
Core · main
How to do it
- Sit with your knees bent and lean back until your torso is at about 45°, back straight.
- Hold a weight in front of your chest and lift your feet if you can.
- Rotate your torso to one side, moving your shoulders and the weight together.
- Rotate to the other side with control.
Watch out: Just swinging your arms from side to side without turning your torso.
Alternatives
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