How to perform a Russian Twist?
- Start by sitting on the floor, with bent legs and flat feet.
- Hold a weight with both hands.
- Engage your abs and lift your legs off the ground, keeping them bent.
- Lean slightly back, keeping your back straight.
- Extend your arms in front of you, keeping them straight, and twist your upper body from side to side, touching the ground on each side of your body with the weight.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common faults
- Back not in the correct position. It should be about 45°.
- Improper technique of torso rotation.
- Insufficient balance during the exercise causing the feet to touch the ground.
- Not dropping the weight low enough next to the body.