Elevated-feet Russian Twist
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Elevated-feet Russian Twist focuses on Obliques, with Abs working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Elevated-feet Russian Twist with proper form and technique.
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Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet lifted off the ground, leaning your torso back slightly.
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Hold a weight plate with both hands at your chest.
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Twist your torso to one side, bringing the weight plate towards the floor beside your hip.
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Immediately twist your torso to the opposite side, bringing the weight plate towards the floor on that side.
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Continue alternating twists from side to side.
Secondary Muscles
While Elevated-feet Russian Twist primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Elevated-feet Russian Twist, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Elevated-feet Russian Twist, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
