How to do a dumbbell russian twists

CoreDumbbellsBeginner

A Russian twist holding a dumbbell — rotate side to side for the muscles down your waist, with a bit more load.

How to do it

1Sit back slightly, chest tall, holding the dumbbell
2Rotate your shoulders and tap the weight 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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