The Russian twist is a great exercise to build core and shoulder strength. Athletes use it for rotational movement, which can be seen in sports. Though it seems easy, it takes a lot of effort and stability.
Not quite an advanced athlete? Or are you simply looking to tone the midsection and develop that all-important core strength? Skip the Russian twist and check out the additional abdominal exercises we included.
Below are directions for how to do a traditional Russian twist, along with variations and additional abdominal exercises.
