Russian twists strengthen your core, obliques, and spine. Obliques are the muscles which connects your lats and abs these muscles help in twisting or turning our upper body. The Russian bend is useful for strengthening oblique muscles, but some physiotherapists do not recommend this exercise, claiming that the back hump in the half-sitting position puts pressure on the discs. Although advanced athletes are doing the exercise correctly, it is not recommended for beginners.
MUSCLES WORKED IN THE RUSSIAN TWIST
Target - Obliques
Abdominal
Russian-Twist
Reviewed by Mohau Sono
on
September 30, 2021
Rating: 5
