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Assisted Motion Russian Twist exercise animation

Assisted Motion Russian Twist

Category
Waist
Equipment
Medicine Ball
Target
Abs

Assisted motion russian twists use a medicine ball and a guided or supported setup to keep the twisting pattern controlled, which is useful for beginners still learning to rotate through the trunk rather than yanking with the arms. The obliques do the real work here, not the shoulders. Keep the feet grounded or lifted consistently rather than switching mid-set, since that changes the difficulty.

How to Do the Assisted Motion Russian Twist

  1. Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Hold the medicine ball with both hands in front of your chest.
  3. Lean back slightly, engaging your abs and keeping your back straight.
  4. Slowly twist your torso to the right, bringing the medicine ball towards the right side of your body.
  5. Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the medicine ball towards the left side of your body.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Assisted Motion Russian Twist primarily targets the Abs, with Obliques as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Lower Back.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have medicine ball? These target the same abs with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Assisted Motion Russian Twist work?
The Assisted Motion Russian Twist primarily targets the abs, with the obliques and lower back assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Assisted Motion Russian Twist?
The Assisted Motion Russian Twist is done with a medicine ball.
What's a good alternative to the Assisted Motion Russian Twist?
If you don't have access to a medicine ball, the 3/4 Sit-Up targets the same abs using body weight instead.