Description

Russian twists mainly train the lateral abdominal muscles, but also the straight abdominal muscles.

Exercise

Russian Twist

Feet on the ground

Type: Bilateral Rest: 120s Equipment: Körpergewicht

Tutorial

1

Sit on the floor and bend your legs. Lean back with your upper body so that there is a 20-30° angle between the floor and your upper body.
2

Tighten your abdominal muscles so that your back is slightly rounded forwards. Place your hands on the back of your head or hold them in front of your chest.
3

Turn your upper body to the left until the maximum contraction is reached. Then turn your upper body to the right until the maximum contraction is reached.
4

One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.

Tip

If you have a problem with your spine, you should stop the exercise immediately if you feel pain. Pay attention to your breathing.
Most common mistake: Most people sit far too upright when doing the Russian twist and therefore don't feel the exercise in their abdominal muscles. Make sure that although you lift your upper body off the floor, you are still fairly flat.