Did you know that the Russian twist got its name from Soviet soldiers who trained during the Cold War? This core-strengthening exercise involves rotational movements that help to build toned abs ...

Unlike yogic twists which tend to work your rectus abdominus, this Russian twist ensures that you are working your transverse abdominus (TA) muscles. Lie down on your back with your head straight ...

what muscles they work and why they should be a regular part of your workout regime. This week: Russian twists. Your abs and your core aren’t the same thing. Your abs are actually just your ...

Don’t fancy Russian twists ... the oblique muscles and hips, windmill planks are a bang for your buck bodyweight exercise. To progress the exercise, use the video above to work the arm rotations ...