Russian twist (weighted)

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How to do it

1. Sit on the floor with a light dumbbell, weight plate, or kettlebell by your side.
2. Grab the weight with both hands and hold it in front of your chest with your elbows bent. Lean your torso slightly back and engage your abs to stay in position.
3. Cross your feet, bend your knees slightly, and lift your feet a few inches off the floor. Doing so will allow your body to form a V-shape.
4. With your feet steady, take a breath, and twist your torso to the right. Initiate the movement from your midsection and allow your arms to follow naturally. Don’t twist with your arms first because doing so will prevent optimal core engagement.
5. Once you’ve twisted to the right, exhale.
6. As you bring your torso to the left, take another breath and immediately twist to the left.
7. Keep alternating between left and right, breathing as you do.