Russian Twist
Seated, lean back slightly with feet up and rotate the torso side to side, hands together.
How to do it
Setup
Seated, knees bent, heels light or lifted; torso leaned back to ~45°, hands together in front.
Steps
- Rotate the torso to one side, hands following.
- Come back through the middle under control.
- Rotate to the other side; the lean stays constant.
Common mistakes
Only the arms swinging: the SHOULDERS must turn. Rounding into a slump: long spine at the lean. Feet slamming down for balance: slow down instead.
Breathing
Exhale on each twist, inhale through the middle.
