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Weighted russian twist

Intermediate

Weighted russian twist is a isolation weight plate exercise for the abs, also working the obliques and lower back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

ObliquesLower back

Equipment
Weight plate
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Bodyweight + added weight
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

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

What to do instead

  • Russian twistBodyweight
  • Barbell seated twistBarbell
  • Cable twist (up-down)Cable
  • Prone twist on stability ballOther
  • Crab twist toe touchBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted motion russian twistOther
  • Barbell standing twistBarbell
  • Spell casterDumbbell
  • Band seated twistResistance band

Harder variations

  • Cable russian twists (on stability ball)Cable
  • Kettlebell advanced windmillKettlebell
  • Kettlebell windmillKettlebell
  • Kettlebell double windmillKettlebell
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