rotation · intermediate
Weighted Russian Twist
Also called: dumbbell russian twist, kettlebell russian twist
Coaching cues
- Hold the weight at your chest, elbows soft
- Lean back until your core switches on
- Move the weight by turning your ribcage, not your arms
- Tap the floor beside your hip only if your back stays long
Common mistakes
- Arms swinging the weight while the trunk stays still
- Lower back rounding as fatigue sets in
- Twisting too fast to control the weight
Take care with: lower back. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: Russian Twist