Russian twists work the entire core with emphasis on the obliques thanks to the twisting motion burrell says.
Floor oblique twist.
This process helps in strengthening and tightening your abdominal muscles especially the oblique muscles and rectus abdominis.
If you re new to exercise or you have recently experienced a back injury consult your physician before performing oblique twists or any new exercises.
During oblique plate twists your rectus abdominis and back muscles must work together in order to support your spine while your rib cage is rotating.
Engage your abdominal and back muscles throughout the exercise.
Sit up with your legs out in front of you knees bent and your heels on the floor.
Now you re going to slowly lift your right leg coming up to your chest while lowering your left elbow toward your knee.
For more stability cross your lower legs.
Perform two to three sets of 10 to 12 repetitions of each exercise.
How to do it.
How to make oblique twists easier you can make oblique exercises easier by increasing how many points of contact you have with the floor explains openfit fitness specialist cody braun.
But don t forget those side abdominals.
Hold a dumbbell vertically in front of your chest and lean back so that your torso is at 45 degree angle.
As you twist keep your arms parallel to the floor or reach down to tap the floor beside you.
The oblique twist and its variants will help give you a leaner more muscular mid section.
When it comes to getting a strong core many people aim for six pack abs.
Why this exercise is important.
Sit on the chair with your left hand behind your head.
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet elevated.