Core Knowledge

Movements

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

Tags: Pillar strength, Stability, Weight Plates, Abs, Torso, Physioball

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