How to do a kettlebell russian twist

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

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How to do it

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

Muscles worked

Core Obliques

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