Weighted Russian Twist
Step-by-step technique for Weighted Russian Twist, an exercise for obliques using dumbbells. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Sit with bent knees and a reclined torso, holding a weight.
- Lift your feet slightly off the floor.
- Rotate the weight side to side, tapping it beside your hip.
- Keep your core braced.
Coach tip: The weight makes the rotation harder. Keep your back straight.
Muscles worked
Primary: Obliques
Secondary: Upper Abs
Weighted Russian Twist is a strength exercise that loads the obliques using dumbbells. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary
- Upper Abs
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Type
- Strength