Russian Twist on Swiss Ball

Muscle Groups: Obliques

Russian Twist on Swiss Ball focuses on Obliques, with Abs, Hips working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Russian Twist on Swiss Ball with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Sit on a Swiss ball and roll your body forward until your upper back and shoulders are supported by the ball, keeping your feet flat on the floor.

  2. 2

    Engage your core to keep your hips lifted and parallel to the floor, then bring your hands together in front of your chest.

  3. 3

    Slowly rotate your torso to one side, bringing your hands towards the floor next to your hip.

  4. 4

    Return to the center position, facing forward.

  5. 5

    Rotate your torso to the opposite side, bringing your hands towards the floor next to your other hip.

  6. 6

    Return to the center position to complete one repetition.

Secondary Muscles

While Russian Twist on Swiss Ball primarily targets Obliques , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Hips . 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 Russian Twist on Swiss Ball, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Russian Twist on Swiss Ball, 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.

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