So Many Wonderful Ways to Work Your Abs With the Russian Twist

Try your twist standing with this variation that's also known as the flashlight. We love it for the intense focus on the abs and obliques. Straighten your arms to increase the difficulty. Once you master the move, try speeding up.

• Stand with your knees slightly soft, holding a dumbbell at chest level.
• Keep your pelvis stable as you rotate your ribcage right and left to complete one rep. Be sure to keep your abs pulled toward your spine as you twist from side to side.
• Start with 20 reps to make a set.