Abs Waist / Core Medicine Ball #0014

Assisted Motion Russian Twist

Animated demonstration

Assisted Motion Russian Twist — Animated demonstration

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At a glance

Target muscle
Abs
Body part
Waist / Core
Equipment
Medicine Ball
Synergist group
Obliques

Secondary muscles

Obliques Lower Back

How to perform

  1. 1

    Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

  2. 2

    Hold the medicine ball with both hands in front of your chest.

  3. 3

    Lean back slightly, engaging your abs and keeping your back straight.

  4. 4

    Slowly twist your torso to the right, bringing the medicine ball towards the right side of your body.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the medicine ball towards the left side of your body.

  6. 6

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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