Should I do Russian twists with weights?

The worst version of the Russian Twist is performed with the trunk and thighs lifted off the floor to create a V-shape with the back fully rounded; you then twist the torso from side to side with a heavy weight in your hands. This is not a good idea , says Bryce Hastings, physiotherapist and Les Mills Head of Research.

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What muscles do back twists work?

It stretches your back muscles, hips and glutes . It lengthens and relaxes your spine and can help strengthen your abdominal muscles. All twisting poses connect the lower and upper appendicular skeletons (the top and bottom halves of your body) to turn the axial skeleton (the spine and torso).

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Do Russian twists workout your back?

If you want to wreck your back, versions of the Russian Twist will fast-track the process . Find out why this exercise can leave your body in a tangle, and the oblique moves you could do instead. If you’ve ever looked for ways to strengthen your obliques, you’ve probably come across the Russian Twist.29 Eki 2020

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