All exercisesStrength·Core 
Russian Twist
Core
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At a glance
- Equipment
- Light dumbbell (optional)
- Suggested reps
- 3 sets of 20–30 taps
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Common mistakes
You swing the arms side to side while the torso barely rotates, doing shoulder work instead of core work.
You round the lower back into a slump instead of leaning back with a long spine.
You race through reps so fast that momentum, not muscle, moves the weight.
What to focus on
Lead each turn with your chest and shoulders so the rotation comes from the trunk.
Keep the chest lifted and the spine long even while leaning back.
Pause briefly at each side; the controlled turn is the exercise, not the tap.
