Dumbbell Russian Twist with Overhead Press

Alternative Names

Dumbbell Russian Twist to Overhead Press, DB Russian Twist to Overhead Press, DB Russian Twist with Overhead Press

Muscles Worked

Legend

Target Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles

Description

This exercise is an effective way to build the core and the shoulder's pushing strength. This also helps improve efficiency on rotational movement, which is very beneficial in sports.

Benefits

  • This exercise is great for targeting the core and abdominal muscles specifically the obliques.
  • This exercise also targets the shoulders muscles of both arms.
  • This is a great endurance and strength training for the core, obliques, and shoulder muscles.
  • This is also a great coordination exercise.

Risks

  • This exercise can injure the lower back if not properly executed.
  • This exercise is not recommended to individuals with lower back and hip problems.
  • This exercise is not recommended for beginners with weak core and poor coordination.
  • Proper weight progression is advised when doing this exercise.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Obliques, Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Abs, Chest, Hip Flexors, Triceps

Stabilizer Muscles

Back (Lower), Back (Upper)

Experience

Beginner (1-2 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

50%

Cardio Intensity

30%

Force

Push

Mechanic

Compound

Force Detail

Bilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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