Russian Twist Chop
The Russian twist with straight arms that chop from chest height down to beside one hip, then the other; the feet stay off the floor.
How to do it
Setup
Seated, leaned back, knees bent and the feet just off the floor, arms straight in front with the palms together.
Steps
- Turn and chop the hands down beside one hip.
- Lift them back to chest height through the middle.
- Chop down to the other hip, the lean unchanged.
Common mistakes
Heels thumping the floor with each chop: keep the feet still. Rounding forward to reach the floor: chop only as low as the chest stays open. Swinging the arms without the trunk: the ribs turn first.
Breathing
Exhale on the chop, inhale returning.
