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Spell caster

Beginner

Spell caster is a isolation dumbbell exercise for the abs, also working the obliques and lower back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

ObliquesLower back

Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. 2Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the waist, keeping your back straight.
  3. 3Extend your arm with the dumbbell towards the opposite foot, rotating your torso as you do so.
  4. 4Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
  5. 5Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Assisted motion russian twistOther
  • Barbell standing twistBarbell
  • Russian twistBodyweight
  • Barbell seated twistBarbell
  • Weighted russian twistWeight plate

Easier variations

  • Assisted motion russian twistOther

Harder variations

  • Weighted seated twist (on stability ball)Weight plate
  • Prone twist on stability ballOther
  • Cable russian twists (on stability ball)Cable
  • Kettlebell advanced windmillKettlebell
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