Russian Twist
Step-by-step technique for Russian Twist, an exercise for obliques using bodyweight. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Sit with bent knees and a reclined torso, feet slightly raised.
- Hold your hands or a weight in front of your chest.
- Rotate your torso from side to side.
- Keep your core braced throughout.
Coach tip: Rotate from your core, not just your arms.
Muscles worked
Primary: Obliques
Secondary: Upper Abs
Russian Twist is a strength exercise that loads the obliques using bodyweight. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary
- Upper Abs
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Type
- Strength
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