Weighted Russian Twist on Swiss Ball
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Weighted 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 Weighted Russian Twist on Swiss Ball with proper form and technique.
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Sit on a Swiss ball and walk your feet forward until your upper back rests on the ball, keeping your hips lifted and body in a straight line from knees to shoulders.
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Hold a weight with both hands at your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
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Brace your core and keep your hips stable throughout the movement.
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Rotate your torso to one side, bringing the weight down towards the floor beside your hip.
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Return to the center position, bringing the weight back to your chest.
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Now rotate your torso to the opposite side, bringing the weight down towards the floor beside your other hip.
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Return to the center position to complete one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.