Core Knowledge

Movements

Russian Twist - Bench Holding Stability Ball

Starting Position

  • Straddling a bench, squeezing it with the inside of your thighs
  • Leaning back to 45 degrees and holding a physioball in front of you

Procedure

  • Keeping hips still, rotate shoulders and trunk to the left
  • Return to start position and repeat to other side
  • Repeat for prescribed number of repetitions

Coaching Keys

  • Keep hips facing straight ahead
  • Sit tall, maintaining good pillar position during movement
  • Keep stomach tight

You Should Feel It

  • Working your trunk and hips

Tags: Abs, Physioball, Weight Bench, Pillar strength, Torso

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