How to Do Landmine Russian Twist

Landmine Russian Twist is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Advanced

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Landmine Russian Twist

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the end of a landmine barbell with both hands at eye level.
  2. 02Extend your arms fully in front of you with a slight bend in the elbows.
  3. 03Rotate the barbell in a semi-circle down toward one hip while keeping your torso upright.
  4. 04Engage your obliques to pull the bar back to the center position.
  5. 05Rotate the bar down toward the opposite hip in a controlled arc.
  6. 06Breathe out on the effort of bringing the bar back to the midline.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Landmine Russian Twist

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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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 your hips square to the front and ensure the rotation occurs through the thoracic spine and core, not by pivoting the feet.

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05 / FAQ

Landmine Russian Twist questions

What muscles does Landmine Russian Twist work?

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

How do you do Landmine Russian Twist correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the end of a landmine barbell with both hands at eye level. Extend your arms fully in front of you with a slight bend in the elbows. Rotate the barbell in a semi-circle down toward one hip while keeping your torso upright. Engage your obliques to pull the bar back to the center position. Rotate the bar down toward the opposite hip in a controlled arc. Breathe out on the effort of bringing the bar back to the midline.

What is the A90 coach tip for Landmine Russian Twist?

Keep your hips square to the front and ensure the rotation occurs through the thoracic spine and core, not by pivoting the feet.

Is Landmine Russian Twist suitable for beginners?

Landmine Russian Twist is rated advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Landmine Russian Twist?

No. Landmine Russian Twist is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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