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Assisted Motion Russian Twist

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Abs accessibility Waist
Obliques Lower Back

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Medicine Ball

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

6.1

Force

push

Assisted Motion Russian Twist is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using medicine ball, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Obliques and Lower Back.

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1

Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

2

Hold the medicine ball with both hands in front of your chest.

3

Lean back slightly, engaging your abs and keeping your back straight.

4

Slowly twist your torso to the right, bringing the medicine ball towards the right side of your body.

5

Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the medicine ball towards the left side of your body.

6

Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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