How to do a russian twist
CoreBodyweightBeginner
A seated twist that works the sides of your core. Start with no weight — the movement is plenty on its own.
How to do it
- 1Sit back slightly, heels down or lifted if you fancy more
- 2Keep your chest tall, don't slump
- 3Rotate your shoulders from side to side
- 4Tap the floor each side under control
Common mistakes
- ×Rounding your back and collapsing forward
- ×Swinging your arms without turning your torso
- ×Going too fast to feel anything
Muscles worked
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