Progression ladder for the Russian Twist

Pick an exercise to see the easier and harder steps either side of it, and log your sets so you can see when you are ready to move up.

Easier and harder steps around the Russian Twist

These are the substitutes for the Russian Twist, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (6)

  1. Cable Seated Twist

    • Intermediate
    • Cable
    • Abs
  2. Assisted Motion Russian Twist

    • Intermediate
    • Medicine-ball
    • Abs
  3. Twisted Leg Raise

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs
  4. Prone Twist On Stability Ball

    • Intermediate
    • Stability-ball
    • Abs
  5. Elbow-to-knee

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs

Where you are now

Russian Twist

  • Intermediate
  • Bodyweight
  • Abs

Harder steps (3)

  1. Gorilla Chin

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs
  2. Otis-up

    Otis-up

    • Advanced
    • Other
    • Abs
  3. Weighted Russian Twist (Legs Up)

    • Advanced
    • Weighted
    • Abs

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