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Form guide

How to Do Weighted Russian Twist

Russian twist with a dumbbell for stronger obliques.

Level
Intermediate
Equipment
Dumbbells
Impact
Low impact
Muscles worked
Core

Step by step

  1. 1Sit holding a dumbbell at your chest, leaning back slightly.
  2. 2Rotate to bring the dumbbell beside your hip.
  3. 3Rotate to the other side.

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the spine.
  • Swinging the weight.

Alternatives

  • Plank starting position
    PlankBeginner
  • Side Plank starting position
    Side PlankIntermediate
  • Plank Shoulder Taps starting position
    Plank Shoulder TapsIntermediate
  • Dead Bug starting position
    Dead BugBeginner

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