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Medicine Ball Russian Twist

Rotate the ball, torch the obliques.

Medicine Ball Russian Twist exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Sit on the floor holding a medicine ball, knees bent and heels light on the ground.
  2. Lean back to about 45 degrees and brace your core.
  3. Rotate your torso to tap the ball beside one hip.
  4. Twist all the way to the other side and keep alternating.

The one cue that matters

Turn from your ribcage, not just your arms, and keep your chest tall.

Muscles worked

The Medicine Ball Russian Twist isolates the Core — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted core volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Medicine Ball Russian Twist work?

The Medicine Ball Russian Twist primarily works the Core.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

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