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Weighted russian twist (legs up) exercise demonstration
Weighted russian twist (legs up)

Exercise

Weighted russian twist (legs up)

Weighted russian twist (legs up) is a moderate exercise. It trains abs.

Muscles
AbsQuads

Detailed explanation

Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet lifted off the ground, keeping your legs together. Hold the weight with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent. Lean back slightly to engage your core muscles.

Twist your torso to the right, bringing the weight towards the ground on your right side. Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the weight towards the ground on your left side.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet lifted off the ground, keeping your legs together.

  2. 2

    Hold the weight with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.

  3. 3

    Lean back slightly to engage your core muscles.

  4. 4

    Twist your torso to the right, bringing the weight towards the ground on your right side.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the weight towards the ground on your left side.

  6. 6

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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