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Ab Exercise That Are Not Crunches

Crunchless Ab Exercises, Part 2

April 13, 2010

Seated Russian Twist

Ab Exercise That Are Not Crunches

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Seated Russian Twist

Sit on the ground with your knees bent and your heels about two feet from your bum.
Lean slightly back without rounding your spine at all. It is really important, and difficult, to keep your back straight, but don't let it round.
Place your arms straight out in front of you with your hands one on top of the other. Your hands should be level with the bottom of your ribcage.
Pull your navel to your spine and twist slowly to the left. The movement is not large and comes from the ribs rotating, not from your arms swinging. Inhale through center and rotate to the right. This completes one set.
Do two sets of 12.

7 / 7

by POPSUGAR Fitness 2

Seated Russian Twist

Sit on the ground with your knees bent and your heels about two feet from your bum.
Lean slightly back without rounding your spine at all. It is really important, and difficult, to keep your back straight, but don't let it round.
Place your arms straight out in front of you with your hands one on top of the other. Your hands should be level with the bottom of your ribcage.
Pull your navel to your spine and twist slowly to the left. The movement is not large and comes from the ribs rotating, not from your arms swinging. Inhale through center and rotate to the right. This completes one set.
Do two sets of 12.

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2 Comments

inlove23 3 years 5 weeks

seated russian kills me.

inlove23 3 years 5 weeks

seated russian kills me.