Russian Twist Plus (male)

Russian Twist Plus demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the ground with your knees bent, pull your abs to your spine, and lean back a few inches while keeping your back straight.
  • 2Hold your hands at your chest, and brace your abs. Twist your torso to the right, then to the left to complete one rep.
  • 3Perform your desired number of repetitions.
  • 4To increase the difficulty, hold a weight in your hands as you perform the twist.

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and avoid rounding it to prevent back injury.
  • Try to really twist your torso instead of just moving your shoulders.
  • Control the motion, don’t let momentum do the work.
  • Breathe proportionally: exhale in the exertion part and inhale in the return.

Russian Twist Plus Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs