Abdominals
Russian Twist
A seated rotational core exercise where you twist your torso side to side, working the obliques and abs.
Energy burned
≈ 19 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.3 kcal/min
Estimate range 14–23 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked6 %
Effort during a set5.3 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Body-weight exercise: your whole body is the load, so heavier people burn more.
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your heels on the floor or lifted.
- 2Lean back slightly with a tall chest.
- 3Clasp your hands in front of you.
How to perform
- 1Rotate your torso to one side.
- 2Return to center, then rotate to the other side.
- 3Keep your chest lifted and move with control.
- 4Continue alternating sides.
Alternatives
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ExpertBarbell Ab Rollout - On KneesBarbell
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IntermediateAb RollerOther
IntermediateBarbell Rollout from BenchBarbell
IntermediateKettlebell Pass Between The LegsKettlebell
IntermediateKettlebell WindmillKettlebell
