Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Off Floor
Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Off Floor Instructions
- Sit on the floor with the knees bent and torso leaned back slightly.
- Hold a dumbbell with both hands at chest level.
- Brace the core and lift the feet off the floor to balance on the hips.
- Keep the body in a v shape position throughout.
- Twist the torso to one side and bring the dumbbell toward the floor.
- Squeeze the obliques on that side at the end of the twist.
- Twist back through center to the opposite side.
- Continue alternating side twists for all reps.
Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Off Floor Form & Visual
Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Off Floor Benefits
- Hammers the obliques with added load and lifted legs.
- Builds core stability through balance.
- Strengthens the hip flexors with leg lift.
- Improves rotational core power.
- Easy to scale weight up or down.
- Carryover to athletic rotational moves.
Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Off Floor Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Off Floor Variations & Alternatives
- Russian Twist
- Cable Twist
- Medicine Ball Twist
- Bicycle Crunch
