Russian Twist: how to do it and form tips

Bodyweight rotational ab move. Twist side-to-side from a V-sit position to hammer the obliques.

Form tips

  1. Lean back ~45°, knees bent, heels light or off the floor.
  2. Rotate from the torso, not the arms, hands stay close to the chest.
  3. Touch the floor behind each hip on each rep for full range.
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