Weighted Russian Twists

How to perform Weighted Russian Twists

How to perform

Weighted Russian Twists

Exercise Description

  1. Lie down on a decline bench and hold a pair of weights over your chest with arms bent and palms facing each other.
  2. Move your chest forward and upward while twisting your torso to one side.
  3. Return to the initial position and repeat the same movement but twist your torso in the opposite direction.

Exercise Tips

  1. Keep your neck in a neutral position.
  2. Your feet should be fixed against the bars/handles.
  3. While returning to the initial position, keep your abdominals engaged, don't let yourself fall freely towards the bench.

Primary Muscle Group
Core
Secondary Muscle Group
Obliques

Date Published: Sept 1, 2025
Last Updated: Nov 2, 2025

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