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Exercise 0846 · REF fZFZ704

Weighted Russian Twist exercise animation

Weighted Russian Twist

Category
Waist
Equipment
Weighted
Target
Abs

The Russian twist trains the obliques through active rotation rather than the isometric resistance-to-rotation a plank or anti-rotation exercise uses, which makes it a different training stimulus even though both work the same muscle group. Adding weight increases the demand once bodyweight twists become too easy. Control the rotation rather than using momentum to swing the weight side to side — that's the easiest way to turn this into a lower-back strain.

How to Do the Weighted Russian Twist

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

Muscles Worked

The Weighted 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 weighted? These target the same abs with different equipment.

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FAQ

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