Dumbbell Close-Grip Shoulder Russian-Twist Press
The Dumbbell Close-Grip Shoulder Russian-Twist Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the core and shoulders, with help from the triceps. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Close-Grip Shoulder Russian-Twist Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Triceps (triceps brachii); Obliques
How to do the Dumbbell Close-Grip Shoulder Russian-Twist Press
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding a dumbbell in each hand close together at your chest.
Engage your core to curl your upper body up into a crunch position, keeping your lower back pressed down.
Press the dumbbells straight up overhead while maintaining your upper body crunch hold.
Lower the dumbbells back down to your chest with control.
Slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position on the floor.
Dumbbell Close-Grip Shoulder Russian-Twist Press FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Close-Grip Shoulder Russian-Twist Press work?
The Dumbbell Close-Grip Shoulder Russian-Twist Press mainly works the core and shoulders, with help from the triceps. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Close-Grip Shoulder Russian-Twist Press?
Dumbbells.
Is the Dumbbell Close-Grip Shoulder Russian-Twist Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Close-Grip Shoulder Russian-Twist Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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