Movement Library
Dumbbell Russian Twist
- Pattern
- Core
- Trains
- Muscular strength
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Measured in
- Repetitions
How to perform
- 1Lean back, lift your feet, and rotate the dumbbell side to side.
- 2Turn from the ribs and let your eyes follow the weight.
Equipment
- Dumbbell
Progression
Movements in this library are chained from easiest to hardest, so you always have a next step.
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