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Assisted motion russian twist

Beginner

Assisted motion russian twist is a isolation exercise for the abs, also working the obliques and lower back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

ObliquesLower back

Equipment
Other
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Assisted
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

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

What to do instead

  • Russian twistBodyweight
  • Barbell standing twistBarbell
  • Weighted russian twistWeight plate
  • Spell casterDumbbell
  • Crab twist toe touchBodyweight

Harder variations

  • Barbell seated twistBarbell
  • Cable judo flipCable
  • Cable seated twistCable
  • Cable standing liftCable
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