How to do a Russian twist

While it is a core exercise, the Russian twist works more than just your abs, or rectus abdominus , the muscles that run vertically along the front of your abdomen. When you maintain that flexed position—like in the top part of sit-up—you are hitting those rectus abdominis muscles, says Miklaus.8 Oca 2022

Russian twists strengthen your core, obliques, and spine . “It’s a total core exercise that also works your balance, builds stability in your spine, and trims your mid-section all at once,” says Donohoe.25 Oca 2019

Russian twists strengthen your core, obliques, and spine . “It’s a total core exercise that also works your balance, builds stability in your spine, and trims your mid-section all at once,” says Donohoe.25 Oca 2019