Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Russian Twist.
The dumbbell Russian twist is a rotational core exercise performed seated on the floor with the torso leaning back at an angle. Holding a dumbbell with both hands and rotating the torso side to side intensely targets the obliques while the abs and deep core muscles stabilize the spine.
The Dumbbell Russian Twist is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
