# Russian Twist (Kettlebell)

> A seated twist holding a kettlebell at your chest that trains your obliques and abs to rotate and resist rotation.

Page: https://fitnessie.app/exercises/kettlebell-russian-twist/
Type: Kettlebell · Core
Demo video: https://fitnessie.app/demos/russian-twist-kettlebell/4ae3ea7f763ecdcd.mp4

## How to do it

1. Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground.
2. Hold a kettlebell by the horns in front of your chest, bell down and tipped slightly forward.
3. Lean back a little with a straight back and your core braced.
4. Turn your torso to one side and bring the kettlebell toward your hip.
5. Come back through the center and turn to the other side, alternating sides for the whole set.

## Key cues

- Knees bent, feet on the floor
- Lean back with a straight back
- Kettlebell in front of your chest
- Turn from the torso, toward the hip
- Seat stays planted

## Common mistakes

- Rounding your back as you lean back
- Letting your hips shift or lift off the floor
- Rushing the reps and losing control

## Muscles worked

- Primary: Obliques and abs

## Equipment

Kettlebell and exercise mat (optional).

## Variations

- [Russian Twist](https://fitnessie.app/exercises/russian-twist/)

## References

- [StrengthLog: Core Twist](https://www.strengthlog.com/core-twist/)
- [BarBend: Russian Twists](https://barbend.com/russian-twists/)