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Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Floor Off

Rotational core drill that develops coordinated trunk strength and control using dumbbells, with emphasis on the obliques.

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Exercise overview

Training details

Obliques

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet lifted off the ground.
  2. 02Hold a dumbbell with both hands and lean back slightly.
  3. 03Twist your torso to the right, bringing the dumbbell beside your hip.
  4. 04Return to the center and twist to the left, bringing the dumbbell beside your left hip.
  5. 05Continue to alternate sides for the prescribed repetitions.

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