Russian Twist
Quick Answer
GrindKettlebell Rotation
Feels Like
A steady strength rep: set seated position, then rotation, and control the return to centre.
Main Muscles
Photos (3)
Adjusting the dials updates the Muscle target & Joint actions below.
Exercise Execution (3 steps)
Setup
Execution
Return
Muscle targetas performed — open Program to explore
External ObliquePrime
Internal ObliquePrime
Multifidus2nd
Rotatores2nd
Semispinalis Thoracis2nd
Stabilizers — held, not moved
Biceps BrachiiBiceps Femoris (Long Head)Biceps Femoris (Short Head)BrachialisBrachioradialisDiaphragmDorsal Interossei (Hand)Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis (Hand)Flexor Digitorum ProfundusFlexor Digitorum SuperficialisGastrocnemiusGracilisIliacusIliocostalisInterspinalesLatissimus DorsiLongissimusLumbricals (Hand)Palmar InterosseiPectineusPelvic FloorPlantarisPopliteusPronator TeresPsoas MajorQuadratus LumborumRectus AbdominisRectus FemorisSartoriusSemimembranosusSemitendinosusSpinalisTensor Fasciae LataeTransversus Abdominis
Joint actions — updates with your dials
Spine Rotation LeftSpine Rotation RightElbow FlexionFinger FlexionHip FlexionKnee FlexionSpine ExtensionSpine Flexion
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Joint Actions
Prime Movers
Stabilizers
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