Exercise · Form & cues
Russian Twist (Weighted) — form guide
Obliques · Rectus Abdominis. Equipment: Plate or DB or Med Ball. Difficulty: Beginner.
TEMPO
1-1-1-0
Lean back 45°. Touch the weight to the floor on each side WITH CONTROL, not a flailing twist.
Cues
- Sit, lean back 45°, feet up or planted
- Hold weight at chest
- Twist torso, touch weight to floor on each side
- Spine stays long, no rounding
Common mistakes
- Just moving the arms — torso doesn't twist
- Rounding the spine
Injury notes
Avoid if disc issues. Pallof press is safer for obliques.
Progression
Add weight when 20 controlled reps per side feel easy.