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Assisted Motion Russian Twist

Assisted Motion Russian Twist: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: medicine ball.

Technique demo: Assisted Motion Russian Twist
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentmedicine ball
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, obliques
Secondary muscles
lower back
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How to do it

  1. Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Hold the medicine ball with both hands in front of your chest.
  3. Lean back slightly, engaging your abs and keeping your back straight.
  4. Slowly twist your torso to the right, bringing the medicine ball towards the right side of your body.
  5. Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the medicine ball towards the left side of your body.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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