How many calories burned twisting?

A one-minute torso twist burns about four calories . If you add 5 lbs. of resistance to a trunk rotation, such as a medicine ball, cable machine or elastic bands, you can burn about 10 calories per minute. You can also boost the intensity and calorie burn by doing a trunk rotation on an exercise ball.

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Is Russian twist a lower body exercise?

Lower-body Russian twist This variation shifts the emphasis of the exercise to your lower abdominals and obliques. Lie with your back and arms flat on the ground forming a T-shape, with your legs held straight up. Keeping your shoulders on the ground, twist your legs over to one side, keeping them straight.

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