| Despite the fact the full body exercises are the best | | | | on to a weight or a medicine ball. Then, you will need |
| type to burn belly fat, there are some abdominal | | | | to move your arms should be moved from one side to |
| exercise movements that will strengthen your core. | | | | another in a twisting motion. One repetition is when you |
| Many of the twisting motions are great functional | | | | moved on both sides. When you move your arms |
| exercises that will hit the core and the outer part of | | | | slower from side to side, you make this movement |
| your core. It is an exercise that can build explosive | | | | more difficult. Thus, you will work your core harder. As |
| power in your upper body that is great for sports such | | | | a tip, you do not want to stop between repetitions. So, |
| as golf, baseball, softball, mixed martial arts, and boxing. | | | | you are moving in a fluid and continuous motion during |
| One of these twisting abdominal exercises is the | | | | the entire exercise. You will also need to coordinate |
| Russian Twist. Supposedly, this exercise came from | | | | your breathing during the exercise. It is important to not |
| Russia, hence, the name. There are several variations | | | | hold your breath. As a variation of this exercise, you |
| of the Russian Twist. Here are some tips on doing this | | | | can do this movement on a stability or large yoga ball. |
| exercise for maximal benefits. | | | | The movement is the same but you will have your |
| In order to perform this exercise, you should be on the | | | | back on a stability or large yoga ball while you do this |
| floor with your knees bent just like you are about to do | | | | exercise. You can do 8-12 repetitions for no more than |
| a sit-up. There are several ways in which you could | | | | 3 sets. |
| position your feet. You can see which works best for | | | | The Russian Twist is a great core exercise because |
| you. You can have your feet a bit off the ground or | | | | you can vary the difficulty. Also, the twisting motion |
| under a couch (or any stable surface). Then, your | | | | makes this exercise a great functional exercise for |
| back should form a 45 degree angle with the ground. | | | | those competing in sports. By strengthening your core |
| Your chest should be straight. Your arms should be | | | | with this exercise, you are also protecting your back. A |
| out in front away from your body. As an option to | | | | strong core is great to support your back- and |
| make this movement more challenging, you can hold | | | | vice-versa. |