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Bodyweight russian twist

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Bodyweight russian twist

Beginner10 repsNo jumping

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How to do it

  1. Lay an exercise mat on the floor and sit down.
  2. Bring your legs together, have your knees bent, and lift your feet a couple of inches off the floor.
  3. As you lift your feet, lean slightly back, engaging your midsection.
  4. Maintain a neutral spine and avoid arching your lower back.
  5. Bring your hands together and in front of your chest.
  6. Take a breath and twist your torso to the left while keeping your hips steady.
  7. Twist, squeezing your abs at the top of the repetition and holding the position for a moment.
  8. Rotate your upper body back to the starting position as you exhale and breathe in again as you rotate to the other side.

Exercise demonstration from Calisteniapp, used under licence.

By Philip Stefanov. Exercise instructions from Hevy, used under licence.