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Core Knowledge
Movements
Contents
Russian Twist - Physioball
Starting Position
- Lying face up on the ball, shoulder blades on the ball, and hips tall
Procedure
- With shoulder blades back and down, extend your arms above your chest
- Keeping your hips and thighs horizontal to the ground, turn your shoulders to the left until they are perpendicular to the ground
- Turn back to starting position and repeat to the other side
Coaching Keys
- When rotating to the side, be sure to fire (squeeze) the glute on that side to keep the hips flat
- For increased difficulty, hold a weight plate in your hands
You Should Feel It
- Working and stretching the hips and core
