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Dumbbell Russian twist with press

Intermediate

Dumbbell Russian twist with press is a compound dumbbell exercise for the obliques, also working the abs, front delts, and triceps.

What it works

Primary muscle

Obliques

Also works

AbsFront deltsTriceps

Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement
Core
Type
Compound
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on the floor with your knees bent and heels down, holding one dumbbell by its ends at chest height with your elbows in.
  2. 2Lean back until you feel your stomach working, keeping your chest lifted and your back straight.
  3. 3Turn your torso to one side to bring the dumbbell beside that hip, then rotate back to the middle.
  4. 4Facing forward, press the dumbbell overhead until your arms are straight, then lower it back to your chest.
  5. 5Twist to the other side and press again in the middle; lift your feet off the floor to make it harder.

What to do instead

  • Weighted russian twistWeight plate
  • Russian twistBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Weighted russian twistWeight plate
  • Russian twistBodyweight
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