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Russian Twist, Medicine Ball |
Type: Abs |
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The russian twist with medicine ball develops all the abdominal and core muscles. It comprises of multiple movements and requires good balance, established core strength and coordination. Russian twist exercises can be very challenging so if it's too difficult to balance, start by placing your feet on the floor and progress to raising them once you get more comfortable with the exercise. The russian twist can also be performed without a medicine ball. Below you'll find a video guide and step by step instructions that describe the correct technique for the russian twist with medicine ball.
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Abdominals
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Core
Lower Abs
Obliques
Shoulders
Upper Back
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Russian Twist, Medicine Ball Steps:
Sit on a gym mat holding a medicine ball in both hands.
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Make sure you find your center of balance and then raise your feet off the floor so that you are balancing on your buttocks.
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Hold the medicine ball out in front of you with straight arms.
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Twist the torso to the left and then to the right, reaching and planting the medicine ball on the floor each side.
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