Russian / Mason / V-Sit Twists
How to Do Russian / Mason / V-Sit Twists
- Lie on an exercise mat and place your feet your under something that will not move or ask a spotter hold them down for you. Keep your knees bent.
- Raise your upper body from the mat to form V-shape with your thighs.
- Keep your arms fully extended in front of your chest, clasping your hands together.This is the start position.
- In a smooth motion, twist your upper body to the right until you feel a stretch in your back and sides. Keep your arms parallel to the floor and exhale as you do this. Hold for a count of one and inhale.
- Return to the start position while breathing out.
- Repeat the movement,this time to the left side of your body.
- Repeat.
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Russian / Mason / V-Sit Twists Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Russian / Mason / V-Sit Twists targets abs and also works lower back. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Medicine ball / alternating side slams, jackknife sit-ups / crunch / toe touches and walking high kicks / soldier march. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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Build clear, professional workouts, keep clients engaged and grow your training business. Try free for 2 weeks.
Follow ready-made home and gym plans with visual demos and timers – or create custom workouts from exercises like this.
Our illustrated Yoga Cards deck is the perfect way to start practicing at home – no class, no studio, no experience needed. 100,000+ sold.
