Swiss Ball Russian Twist
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Swiss Ball Russian Twist focuses on Obliques, with Abs, Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Swiss Ball Russian Twist with proper form and technique.
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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.
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Clasp your hands together in front of your chest, or hold a light weight with both hands.
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Keeping your hips stable, rotate your torso to one side, bringing your hands towards the floor next to your hip.
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Control the movement as you return your torso to the center position.
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Immediately rotate your torso to the opposite side, bringing your hands towards the floor next to your other hip.
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Return to the center position to complete one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Swiss Ball Russian Twist 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 Swiss Ball Russian Twist, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Swiss Ball 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.
