How to Do Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist

Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist is a core exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist

  1. 01Sit on the floor holding a dumbbell with both hands and extend the legs straight up towards the ceiling.
  2. 02Lean the torso back to a 45 degree angle while keeping the spine neutral.
  3. 03Rotate the dumbbell across the torso toward one hip while keeping the legs perfectly still.
  4. 04Reverse the rotation to the opposite side while exhaling on the twist.
  5. 05Maintain a constant V-shape between the thighs and the upper body.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

Tap to explore manually

Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the dumbbell close to the chest and legs vertical to maximize the tension on the deep transverse abdominis.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist work?

Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist correctly?

Sit on the floor holding a dumbbell with both hands and extend the legs straight up towards the ceiling. Lean the torso back to a 45 degree angle while keeping the spine neutral. Rotate the dumbbell across the torso toward one hip while keeping the legs perfectly still. Reverse the rotation to the opposite side while exhaling on the twist. Maintain a constant V-shape between the thighs and the upper body.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist?

Keep the dumbbell close to the chest and legs vertical to maximize the tension on the deep transverse abdominis.

Is Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist?

Dumbbell Straight Leg Russian Twist uses dumbbell.

A90 Intelligence

Put this into a real plan.

A90 Intelligence programmes dumbbell straight leg russian twist into a 30, 60 or 90 day plan built around your equipment, then adjusts it as you train.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Free to download · 7 day free trial · Cancel anytime