Exercise · Form & cues
Russian Twist (KB or Plate) — form guide
Obliques · Rectus Abdominis. Equipment: Kettlebell, Plate, or Medicine Ball. Difficulty: Beginner.
TEMPO
1-0-1-0 · controlled
Rotate from the ribs, not the arms. The weight just goes along for the ride.
Cues
- Lean back to ~45°, feet floating or anchored
- Rotate shoulders fully each side, tap floor
Common mistakes
- Arms swinging while torso stays still
Injury notes
Skip with disc issues — pallof press is safer.
Progression
Add 2kg when 30 reps each side stay controlled.