Russian twists

How to do it

1. Set upSit with your knees bent and lean back until you feel your abs switch on. Lift your feet if you can.
2. MoveRotate your shoulders to bring your hands beside your right hip, then across to your left.
3. Watch forOnly moving your arms. Your chest and shoulders turn with them.

Easier or harder

Easier

Body twists: feet stay down.

Harder

Lean further back and keep your feet higher.

What it works

Muscles

Core

Position

Seated

Intensity

Moderate Medium

Impact

No jumping

Swap it for

• Reverse plank climbers
• Reverse plank hold
• Reverse plank crunches
• Body twists
• High plank arm raises
• Bicycle abs

In these workouts

• 30-Minute HIIT Workout
• No-Jumping HIIT Workout
• 15-Minute Core HIIT Workout
• Upper-Body HIIT Workout