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Kettlebell Russian Twist
A seated rotational core exercise twisting a kettlebell from side to side with the feet lifted.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- obliques · hip flexors · rectus abdominis
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet lifted off the ground.
- Hold a kettlebell with both hands in front of your chest.
- Lean back slightly to engage your core.
- Rotate your torso to one side, bringing the kettlebell next to your hip.
- Rotate to the opposite side in a controlled motion.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Rotate your whole torso, not just your arms.
- Keep your spine tall instead of slumping as you twist.
- Keep your legs still as your torso moves side to side.