How to do a kettlebell russian twist

CoreKettlebellsBeginner

A Russian twist holding a kettlebell — rotate side to side for the muscles down your waist.

How to do it

1Sit back slightly, chest tall, holding the kettlebell
2Rotate your shoulders and tap it each side
3Keep the movement controlled

Common mistakes

×Rounding your back and slumping
×Swinging the weight instead of turning your torso

Muscles worked

Core Obliques

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