Eccentryx / Exercise Atlas / core

Russian Twists

Sit tall or on decline, ribs down, rotate torso and load together.

Muscles

Primary
obliques
Supporting
rectus abdominis

Mechanics

Pattern
rotation
Equipment
plate, medicine ball, bodyweight
Geometry
180° Core Alignment
Energy model
Glycolytic Pathway (10-90s)
Target feel
Obliques rotate the ribcage without yanking arms.
Progression
Add load after each side touches under control.
Regression
Keep feet down and reduce lean.

Watch for

  • Only moving hands
  • Rounding low back

Substitutions

  • Cable Woodchoppers
  • Pallof press
  • Dead bug
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