Russian Twist

Also known as: Weighted Russian Twist

Progression Highlights

Starting Suggestions

Steady Opener15 lbs

Match your last starting set to groove technique.

  • • Last top set: 30 lbs × 12 reps.
  • • 33% of Modern Era PR.
Progression Push17 lbs

Nudge the load forward while staying crisp.

  • • 38% of Modern Era PR.
Trend & Recovery
MomentumNear PR
Volume TrendDOWN · -50.9%
Days Since Last Session2
% of Modern Era PR66.7%
Days Since PR113

Recent Workouts

LastJan 13(2d ago)
15→30 lbs
4 sets · 48 reps · 1,080 vol
-1Dec 31, 2025(15d ago)
17.6→17.6 lbs
3 sets · 36 reps · 634 vol
-2Dec 16, 2025(30d ago)
15→15 lbs
3 sets · 36 reps · 540 vol
-3Oct 15, 2025(92d ago)
25→25 lbs
1 set · 20 reps · 500 vol
-4Oct 4, 2025(103d ago)
25→30 lbs
4 sets · 80 reps · 2,200 vol

PR Progression (Modern Era)

45 lbSep 24, 2025(113d ago)
1 set12 reps540 vol
40 lbSep 19, 2025(118d ago)
1 set12 reps480 vol
35 lbSep 16, 2025(121d ago)
1 set12 reps420 vol
30 lbAug 27, 2025(141d ago)
1 set12 reps360 vol
27.5 lbAug 22, 2025(146d ago)
1 set12 reps330 vol
25 lbAug 12, 2025(156d ago)
1 set20 reps500 vol

Rep Range Records

1RM63 lbs · 12 repsSep 24, 2025 (113d ago)(from 45 lbs)
3RM—
5RM—
8RM—
10RM—
12RM45 lbs · 12 repsSep 24, 2025 (113d ago)

Frequently Paired

  1. 1.
    Plate Around the Worlds
    21% of sessions
  2. 2.
    Mountain Climbers
    13% of sessions
  3. 3.
    Dumbbell Split Squat
    17% of sessions
  4. 4.
    Roman Chair Straight Leg Raise
    21% of sessions
  5. 5.
    Steam room
    8% of sessions
  6. 6.
    Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press
    8% of sessions
  7. 7.
    Cable Serratus Jab
    13% of sessions
  8. 8.
    Hip Belt Squats
    25% of sessions
  9. 9.
    Seated Calf Extension
    17% of sessions
  10. 10.
    Single Arm Cable Lat Pulldown
    8% of sessions
Action: Try 35 lbs for working sets
(30 days)30 lbsT1-132026-01-13
(60 days)30 lbsT1-132026-01-13
(90 days)30 lbsT1-132026-01-13
(180 days)45 lbsW9-242025-09-24
(365 days)45 lbsW9-242025-09-24
(Modern Era)45 lbsW9-242025-09-24
Exercise Type
Strength - Weight (lbs), Reps
Primary
Abs
Equipment
Body
Avg. Weight Lifted
16.8
Avg. Improvement
0.52
Highest Weight (Modern Era)
45 lbs 2025-09-24
Latest Weight
30 lbs 2026-01-13
Lowest Weight
0 lbs 2017-09-20 13:24:26
Days
24
Sets
86
Gap
15
Highest Volume (Modern Era)
600 2025-10-04
Reps avg. improvement
1.05

Workout History

T1-134 sets
15 lb
12
20 lb
12
25 lb
12
30 lb
12
PR: 45 (113 days ago) [67%]
W12-313 sets
17.6 lb
12
17.6 lb
12
17.6 lb
12
PR: 45 (113 days ago) [39%]
T12-163 sets
15 lb
12
15 lb
12
15 lb
12
PR: 45 (113 days ago) [33%]
W10-151 sets
25 lb
20
PR: 45 (113 days ago) [56%]
S10-44 sets
25 lb
20
25 lb
20
30 lb
20
30 lb
20
PR: 45 (113 days ago) [67%]
Tired today
W9-244 sets
30 lb
12
35 lb
12
40 lb
12
🏆AT45 lb
12
PR: 45 (113 days ago) [100%]