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waist
#0845

weighted russian twist (legs up)

Equipment
weighted
Target muscle
abs

How to perform

  1. 1

    Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet lifted off the ground, keeping your legs together.

  2. 2

    Hold the weight with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.

  3. 3

    Lean back slightly to engage your core muscles.

  4. 4

    Twist your torso to the right, bringing the weight towards the ground on your right side.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the weight towards the ground on your left side.

  6. 6

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

obliques
hip flexors