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Russian Twist

January 19, 2016 by Richard

An animation that shows the Russian twist kettlebell exerciseThe Russian Twist is a great kettlebell exercise to develop your core (abdominal and lower back) muscles.  This exercise should be added to every kettlebell workout.

How to perform the Russian Twist

  • Sit on a mat, with a kettlebell to one side of your hips.
  • Legs should be bent and feet flat on the floor.
  • Rotate toward the kettlebell, lift it to chest height.
  • Continue rotating the torso from side to side and swing the kettlebell across the body.

Important notes about the Russian Twist

  • Warm up before starting this exercise.
  • Learn the movement with a light kettlebell before increasing the weight.
  • Touch the kettlebell lightly to the ground after each rotation.
  • Increase the difficulty by lifting your feet off the ground.

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