Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | dumbbell |
Additional Equipment | mat |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp one dumbbell and sit on mat or floor. With legs flexed about right angled place heels on floor in front. Lean torso backward while lower back remains off floor. With both hands hold dumbbell centrical in front of chest and keep arms slightly flexed.Execution
Rotate torso from side to side. Keep hips in stable position and let head follow motion.Variations / Comments
Since russian twist isnīt a deltoid or pectoral exercises keep dumbbell in one plane above chest. Donīt swing arms from side to side. Instead concentrate on twisting torso in a dynamic and controlled manner.
Starting Position
Ending Position
Muscles
Target | Obliques |
Synergist | - |
Stabilizers | Rectus Abdominis | Erector Spinae | Hip Flexors | Deltoid, Anterior | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular |
Front
Rear