Kettlebell Russian Twist
Learn how to perform Kettlebell Russian Twist, a Core exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.
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Setup
Sit on the floor with knees bent and hold one kettlebell in both hands in front of your body.
Start phase
Support your torso with your abdomen and rotate your chest and kettlebell together from side to side.
End phase
Turn slowly toward the other side and keep a similar range in both directions.
Target muscles
This movement primarily works your obliques. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.
Common mistakes
Avoid swinging only your arms or striking the floor with the load.
Breathing
Exhale as you rotate and inhale naturally while moving through the center.
Coach tip
Move a single kettlebell with both hands together. Keep your feet on the floor if balancing is difficult.
