Bottle Weighted Russian Twist
The Russian twist with a filled water bottle held in both hands, a home stand-in for a plate or a dumbbell.
How to do it
Setup
Seated, knees bent, torso leaned back to about 45°, a filled bottle held by both ends in front of the chest.
Steps
- Turn the shoulders to one side and bring the bottle beside the hip.
- Rotate back through the middle without losing the lean.
- Carry it to the other hip; lift the feet only if the lean holds.
Common mistakes
Swinging the bottle on straight arms: bend the elbows and let the chest turn. Bottle too light to feel: fill it to the top or take a bigger one rather than speeding up. Rounding the back as you tire: sit taller or rest.
Breathing
Exhale on each twist, inhale through the middle.
