Russian Twist exercise image and instructions
See how to do Russian Twist in a clear 4-step exercise image with concise instructions. Focus: obliques.
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Short instructions
How to do Russian Twist
Follow the numbered positions in the image and use each instruction as its matching cue.
- 1
Set the starting position
Take the declared Russian Twist position, lengthen the spine, brace the abdomen, and stabilize the pelvis before rotation begins.
Breathing: Breathe steadily; do not hold your breath.
- 2
Perform the effort phase
Rotate through the upper trunk or draw the rib cage diagonally as specified; move the arms with the torso and avoid yanking from the shoulders.
Breathing: Exhale through the effort.
- 3
Control the end position
Control the end of the available rotation without collapsing the chest, shifting the knees, or forcing the lower back.
Breathing: Breathe steadily; do not hold your breath.
- 4
Return under control
Reverse through center under control and continue to the opposite side only after the pelvis and trunk are stable.
Breathing: Inhale as you return through center, exhale toward the opposite side, then inhale back to center.
Setup and safety note: Use the declared Russian Twist setup, maintain controlled joint alignment, and stop if the movement causes pain.
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