Movement·CORE

Russian
Twist

Seated rotational ab exercise

Russian Twist is a core movement on Fiz. Seated rotational ab exercise. Primary muscles: core. Scored by reps + weight.
Muscles Worked
Primary
core
Secondary
hip flexors
Scoring
repstracked
weightdefault: kg
Scaling Alternatives
Easier
Harder
Frequently Asked
What muscles does the Russian Twist work?
Russian Twist primarily works core, with secondary engagement of hip flexors.
How do you do a Russian Twist?
Seated rotational ab exercise.
How is the Russian Twist scored?
On Fiz, Russian Twist is tracked by reps + weight. Log your reps, weight, distance, or time and build a movement history that powers leaderboards and PRs.
What's an easier alternative to the Russian Twist?
Easier scaling options include Sit-up. Each is a standalone movement in the Fiz glossary you can swap into any workout.
What's a harder progression from the Russian Twist?
Progress to Cable Crunch when Russian Twist feels light.