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Water Bottle Russian Twist on Situp Bench

Strengthens the rotational core and obliques with light resistance on a stable bench.

Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthRotation

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: obliques. Secondary: abs, core
Muscle groupCore & Abs
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Rotation
Sets & reps3 sets × 12-16 total
Estimated calories burned~5 kcal

How to do it

  1. Sit on the sit-up bench leaning back slightly, holding a water bottle with both hands.
  2. Rotate the torso side to side, moving the bottle across the body.
  3. Keep the core braced and feet secure.
  4. Control the movement in both directions.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Strengthens the rotational core and obliques with light resistance on a stable bench.

Common mistakes

Avoid rounding the lower back or using momentum to swing the bottle.

Make it harder

Use a heavier bottle or slow the tempo.

Make it easier

Perform without the bottle or reduce the range of rotation.

Breathing

Exhale as you rotate, inhale as you return to center.

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