Russian Twist

Russian Twist Instructions

• Be seated on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
• Hold a medicine ball by your abs. 
• Bend your knees slightly and elevate your legs so your feet are off the ground.
• Don't cross your legs.
• Your torso is leaning back slightly. Still maintain the strong position of your shoulders back, neutral spine, and your neck in a neutral position.
• Your low back is not arched.
• With your abs and obliques controlling the movement, rotate the medicine ball from side-to-side, touching the floor with each rep.

*Tips*

• This is a controlled movement. Resist the urge to speed through it.
• Create the mind-muscle connection that your legs are passive throughout the movement.
• Don't let your low back arch during the execution. 
• Don't drop the medicine ball after each twist.