Kettlebell Russian Twist
How to do it
Starting position
- Sit on the floor, bend your knees, and place your feet flat on the floor.
- Grip both sides of the kettlebell handle firmly with both hands.
- Hold your hands about 15 cm in front of your chest.
- Keep your back straight and lean your torso back 45 degrees.
Movement
- Engage your abs and rotate your torso to the right.
- Return through center and rotate your torso to the left.
- Always follow the kettlebell with your eyes as you move.
Breathing
Exhale as you rotate your torso and inhale as you return to center.
Trainer tips
- Hold the kettlebell in front of your chest with both hands
- Lean your upper body back slightly and hold
- Rotate your entire torso side to side
Cautions
- Rounding your back can cause a lumbar injury, so keep your chest up.
- Swinging only the arms side to side
- Slouching and rounding the back
If you feel pain during the exercise, stop. If it continues, talk to a professional.
Exercise info
| Primary muscles |  Obliques |
|---|---|
| Secondary muscles | Abs · Lower back |
| Equipment |  Kettlebell Dumbbell Medicine ball Weight plate |
| Movement pattern | Core |
| Rep range | 8–12 reps |
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How GYMKC sets the weight for this exercise
For example, if you do 8 reps with 16 kg and log that you could have done about 2 more, GYMKC estimates your 1RM at about 21.7 kg.
With the kettlebell, it moves up to the next weight you have. Within your 8–12 reps target, the sets you log decide whether to add reps first or add weight.
These numbers are an example of how the calculation works. Your actual prescription is recalculated every set from your own records. See how the calculation works
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This information is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.
Weights and sets differ from person to person. The GYMKC app uses the sets you log to calculate the weight and reps for your next set.