Swiss Ball Russian Twist
- Primary muscles
- Obliques
- Secondary muscles
- Abs
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Sit on a Swiss ball with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
- 2 Lean back slightly, engaging your core, until your lower back is supported by the ball and your torso is at about a 45-degree angle.
- 3 Clasp your hands together in front of your chest, or hold a light weight with both hands.
- 4 Keeping your hips stable, rotate your torso to one side, bringing your hands towards the floor next to your hip.
- 5 Control the movement as you return your torso to the center position.
- 6 Immediately rotate your torso to the opposite side, bringing your hands towards the floor next to your other hip.
- 7 Return to the center position to complete one repetition.