Swiss Ball Russian Twist

Primary muscles
Obliques
Secondary muscles
Abs
Equipment
Stability ball
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Sit on a Swiss ball with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
  2. 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. 3 Clasp your hands together in front of your chest, or hold a light weight with both hands.
  4. 4 Keeping your hips stable, rotate your torso to one side, bringing your hands towards the floor next to your hip.
  5. 5 Control the movement as you return your torso to the center position.
  6. 6 Immediately rotate your torso to the opposite side, bringing your hands towards the floor next to your other hip.
  7. 7 Return to the center position to complete one repetition.

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