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L sit russian twist with waterbottle

Strengthens obliques, core

Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthRotation

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: obliques. Secondary: core
Muscle groupCore & Abs
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Rotation
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~30 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup — get into the starting position for L sit russian twist with waterbottle.
  2. Step 2: Engage your core and set your posture.
  3. Step 3: Perform the movement with control through the full range.
  4. Step 4: Squeeze the target muscles at the peak of the movement.
  5. Step 5: Return slowly to the start and repeat for the prescribed reps.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Strengthens obliques, core

Common mistakes

Using momentum instead of controlled muscle engagement

Make it harder

Increase weight or slow the tempo

Make it easier

Use a lighter weight or reduce reps

Breathing

Exhale on effort, inhale on return

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