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Kettlebell Russian Twist

IntermediateStrengthTier T3

You sit slightly reclined with your feet on the ground, holding a kettlebell by its horns with both hands. You turn your trunk from side to side, tapping the kettlebell lightly beside each hip.

Targets: Spine Chain (Full Spine)
Muscles: Obliques

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

  • Works at home
  • Works at the gym

kettlebells

Home Options

  • kettlebell

Dosage

3

Sets

8

Reps / Time

60 sec

Rest

controlled

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Sit on a mat with knees bent and both feet grounded. Hold one kettlebell by both horns in front of the chest and lean back slightly.
  1. An adult man seated with both feet grounded, centred hold: both hands on kettlebell horns.

    Step 1 of 4

    Sit with both feet grounded, lean back slightly, and hold the kettlebell by its horns in front of your chest.

  2. An adult man seated with both feet grounded, right rotation: flat-base tap beside right hip.

    Step 2 of 4

    Rotate your torso right and lightly tap the kettlebell beside your right hip, keeping both feet grounded.

  3. An adult man seated with both feet grounded, left rotation: flat-base tap beside left hip.

    Step 3 of 4

    Rotate your torso left and lightly tap the kettlebell beside your left hip, keeping both feet grounded.

  4. An adult man seated with both feet grounded, centred hold: both hands on kettlebell horns.

    Step 4 of 4

    Sit with both feet grounded, lean back slightly, and hold the kettlebell by its horns in front of your chest.

Safety Information

Keep the movement controlled and both feet grounded. Use a load and range appropriate to the individual only after suitable professional assessment. Stop if the exercise causes pain or you become unwell. Seek appropriate professional advice about symptoms or suitability.

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