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Intermediate
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement type
- Strength
- Primary muscles
- Obliques
- Secondary muscles
- Lower back Abs
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
Dumbbell Russian Twist With Legs Floor Off
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Dumbbell Russian Twist With Legs Floor Off is a free weights exercise targeting Obliques (External Obliques, Internal Obliques) using Dumbbells.
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How to perform it
- Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your feet lifted slightly off the floor, balancing on your glutes. Hold a dumbbell with both hands at chest level, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
- Lean back slightly to form a V-shape with your torso and thighs, maintaining a straight spine.
- Rotate your torso to the right, bringing the dumbbell beside your right hip while keeping your legs stable together.
- Return to the center, then rotate your torso to the left, bringing the dumbbell beside your left hip. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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