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Double Palm Tap Russian Twist

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Double Palm Tap Russian Twist.

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About this exercise

A bodyweight variation of the Russian twist where both palms tap the floor on each side of the body as the torso rotates, adding a tactile cue to ensure full range of rotation. This version targets the obliques and challenges rotational core stability without any added load.

How to Perform

  • Sit on the floor with knees bent and feet slightly raised or flat on the ground
  • Lean your torso back slightly and clasp both hands together in front of your chest
  • Rotate your torso to the right, tapping both palms flat on the floor beside your hip
  • Rotate back through center and over to the left, tapping both palms on the floor beside the left hip
  • Keep the movement controlled and the core braced throughout
  • Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions

Muscle Activation

Primary
Obliques
Secondary
AbsCore

About the Double Palm Tap Russian Twist

The Double Palm Tap 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.

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