Russian Twist

The Russian Twist primarily works the External Obliques, Internal Obliques, with secondary activation of the Rectus Abdominis and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, Transverse Abdominis. It is a plate isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

Seated twisting movement holding weight rotating side to side.

EquipmentPlate
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementRotation
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryExternal Obliques, Internal Obliques
SecondaryRectus Abdominis

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp weight plate with both hands. Execution: Rotate torso against resistance through full range of motion. Return to starting position under control. Repeat on opposite side. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the External Obliques, Internal Obliques.

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