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Dumbbell Russian Twist

Main muscle
Obliques
Muscle group
Core
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on the floor holding a dumbbell with both hands, knees bent.
  2. 2Lean back slightly and lift your feet off the floor if able.
  3. 3Brace your core and keep your chest up.
  4. 4Rotate the dumbbell from one side of your hips to the other.
  5. 5Continue alternating sides under control for your reps.

Coaching cues

  • Rotate from the core
  • Chest stays up
  • Control the tempo
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