Do you need weights for Russian twists?

Weighted Russian twist This progression is probably the most common form of the Russian twist done in gyms, and can be done with any kind of weight you have to hand : a dumbbell, kettlebell, medicine ball, weight plate, sandbag – anything that you can hold in two hands as you twist from side to side.18 Oca 2022

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Can Russian twists damage your back?

Russian Twists are also typically done with sloppy form—i.e., with significant twisting and/or rounding of the lower back. … For young and healthy athletes, this likely won’t cause a problem in the short term, but it can damage your discs over time and cause or exacerbate lower-back pain .27 Ağu 2020

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