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Kettlebell Russian Twist
Kettlebell · Core · Isolation
Obliques Abdominals Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Obliques
- Secondary muscles
- Abdominals
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Movement pattern
- Core (Pull force)
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Working rep range
- 15-20 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 60 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Sit on the floor with knees bent and feet lifted slightly off the ground.
- Hold a kettlebell with both hands in front of your chest.
- Lean back slightly, engaging your core.
- Rotate your torso from side to side, touching the kettlebell to the floor on each side.
- PT Cue: Keep your back straight and avoid rounding your spine.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Kettlebell Russian Twist. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Alternate Oblique Crunch | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Cable or Band Anti-Rotation Pallof Press | Cable swap | Cable |
| Cable Twist | Cable swap | Cable |
| Dumbbell Russian Twist with Legs Floor Off Versio | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| High-to-Low or Low-to-High Cable Woodchop | Cable swap | Cable |
| Adductor Copenhagen Plank | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.