Medicine-Ball Russian-Twist
Sculpt your obliques and build explosive core strength with this classic rotational exercise. Perfect for enhancing stability and defining your midsection using controlled, weighted movements.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
Setup
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
Hold a medicine ball firmly with both hands in front of your chest.
Lean your torso back slightly until you feel your abdominal muscles engage to keep you upright. Ensure a straight back.
Movement
Lift your feet slightly off the ground to balance on your tailbone.
While keeping your pelvis stable, rotate your torso from right to left.
Move the medicine ball with your hands, accompanying the rotation of your shoulders.
Continue the controlled rotating movement from side to side for the desired duration or repetition range.
Tips
Keep the movement controlled and focus on core activation rather than using momentum.
If this is too difficult, keep your heels on the ground.
Maintain a steady breathing rhythm throughout the movement.