Fitness Tips with Chrissy Zmijewski: The Russian Twist

[SuperModelGrl02]

Very awesome clarifying of the correct way to do the Russian twist! Perfect, my obliques thank you!

[ChrisZFit]

@SuperModelGrl02 You are welcome! :)

[Akilahrrr]

FUCK you're fit.

[FxShuriken]

Great tips!!Thank u very much!!!

[chargindave70]

i concentrate on keeping my shoulders still, but i drag the plate across my knees, and over to the sides without touching the floor, in one slow motion. Kind of a core movement. I use a 25lb plate, and focus on the entire abdonimnal area

[dragonflyy5]

nice obliques

[TaylorSky1000]

Your body is perfect; lean and beautiful. I want your abs!x

[mp4401]

everyone at my gym does it different to this method i've seen, but i admit that using this method of @chriszfit has improved my definition more than the method the other guys normally use. thank you

[kakejelly]

So are your feet on the ground or not?

[ChrisZFit]

@kakejelly If your feet are up, it is more challenging to stabilize yourself, but you can put your feet on the floor if you need to.

[kakejelly]

@ChrisZFit Exactly what I thought, I was just curious as to what you thought. Having your feet off the ground won't work your obliques harder will it? Just works more on stabilization and balance?

[ChrisZFit]

@kakejelly Correct! :)

[LEECOHRT]

Hi Chris! HELP PLEASE!!!!

I want to lose weight and tone up. I'm 5'1" and weigh 158lbs.

How many times a week should I train?

How many reps and sets?

Do you have a circuit type of exercises that you might want to share?

Thank you in advance!",)

[ChrisZFit]

@LEECOHRT Start off slow 3 times a week. Keep sets between 10 and 15, reps between 12 and 15. As you get used to that, you can start increasing the number of sets that you do and decreasing your reps. Good luck!

[ThatAznGuyNextDoor18]

@LEECOHRT wow dude i thought i was outta shape. im almost exact same but weight 115. and 5'2. ha.

[adetuyi420]

@ThatAznGuyNextDoor18 lol your a loser aren't ya. Im 6'4 and 195 ha.

[ThatAznGuyNextDoor18]

@adetuyi420 then you a fatass arent ya? hah.

[ThatAznGuyNextDoor18]

@adetuyi420 and your a fag, why are you on this vid if your so proud? ill admit im a bit outta shape but dude, your a douche bag. :)

[stuffinsthegreat]

Thanks, I'm never sure how to do this one!

[WackyZacky1000]

i have to do this with a gallon of paint...cuz im poor. Somebody tell Barock I am Baroke.

[182SheSaid]

Boo yah! Thanks :) I been doin it right. I try to keep my spine extended though so I feel it more on the obliques. But I don't recommend, if I go too far to the sides & mess up, my back can hurt like a bitch.

[GERRY326]

did you win the kentucky derby last year?

[Boghman22]

Really?  Jew's in the name, lol

[darthmec]

well explained. for once, no hair problem. lol.

[SaulMeyersz]

in russia the twist, twist you

[heatherawrful]

I have learned SO much from your videos <3

Thank you.

[Sccrplyrmatt]

those are some DSLs

[tomythecat]

Ok, you have great abs and def know what you're talking about. Just watched a video where a dude was like, "You muscle is 78% protein", so nice to have valid info.

[ChrisZFit]

@tomythecat Thanks, glad that the videos helped :)

[MAHDEER]

she's doing it right



[raccoonxeyesxx]

Thank you so much for the helpful tips! Your body is perfect! <3

[pjmsglgr]

Great info and tips. Great help as well. Thanks Chrissy. I'd been doing it wrong but i'll get it right after watching your informative video. Appreciated it.

[ChrisZFit]

@pjmsglgr Glad the videos are helping you with your form!

[pnutbutrncrackers]

Seems like it would be even better if your arms were extended out straighter, but a good and helpful clip.

[NoahTasha]

Good info. What are your feet doing?  Are they planted on the ground or up in the air some?

[ChrisZFit]

@NoahTasha You can do either.  iF your feet are off the ground, the exercise is a bit more challening

[zrelish]

How many should I be doing in a workout??

[ChrisZFit]

@zrelish You need to challenge the obliques, so you want to go until you almost reach fatigue. However, if you can do over 20-25 reps, then you need to find a way to make the exercise more challenging

[zrelish]

@ChrisZFit Thanks! What would you suggest doing to make it more challenging? Thanks again.

[CanadaBoy123]

@zrelish Keep your feet up in the air.

[TheDanholic]

i really like your legs!!you should make a video with leg exercises!

[ChrisZFit]

@TheDanholic thanks! I will put leg exercises on my list of videos to shoot for my next video shoot

[rickross22]

I hate when some of these "personal trainer" are so sexy...because im really trying to learn but my mind just goes blank when they look so damn good like this :P

[Missmaximuss]

Just started doing the R. twist. I have soreness in the muscles flanking my spine. Does that mean my posture is incorrect?

[rjonezy1]

how many should i do a day?

[pedanticmofo]

If the obliques aren't worked when the weight is moved with the arms/shourders, what keeps the torso from rotating under the asymmetric load?

[ANeonTiger]

LOL. Not good enough for ZYZZ!

[MrBossNigga]

Nice...but she forgot to tell people that they should only do about three sets and rest the obliques every other day

[zazenzach]

crap ive been doin em wrong :(

[MUSIKALPRoPHET]

om nom nom ;)

[Marshall119us]

She should have said "few that are done correctly", not "correct". Her fitness is good but her english isn't.

[Quejarse]

This girl could kick my ass so hard....

[Quejarse]

Liv Tyler on roids?

[XxsupergluexX]

You're hot, but your arms are slightly too muscular.

[ragyfish]

Im gay and I find you sexy

[applheadj]

I love your flat chest! :-)

[Anchoses]

@applheadj Careful what you say, she could probably kick your ass

[ghegozi]

wow, she is really hot!!

[07boxingfan]

she is hella buff

[mendiguiinho]

her arms are bigger than mine O_O *crying*

[InsectRoboOverlord]

Are you supposed to keep your head looking forward while you twist or does it matter?

[ChrisZFit]

@InsectRoboOverlord keeping your head in line with your torso and not having it stay looking ahead the whole time will put less strain through your neck and upper back

[gameskyjumper]

Wow, she definitely got ball! thanks alot. I saw this exercise from the GX military magazine but couldn't understand the real action by pictures.

[pickledcans]

K;KL

[styleovermoney]

Wow she's right! People do them wrong all the time.

[hulahaqq]

Wow...thanks!!!

[RonQE]

A very appealing woman! She is wonderfully sculpted and has a great face!

Also an informative video. She should do more.

[ChrisMcgowan1]

shes hot ;)

[trulyheaven777]

The other error I seen all the time is that people want to keep their head stationary. You did it perfect with the head traveling with the rest of the spine.

[BOSNIANALMA]

RUSSIA:) haha

[LovePigSqueals]

your chest part looks like a guy but its still sexy :)

[sairie1]

where do you get your sports wear? its very cute!

I love your videos they have helped me a lot.

[ChrisZFit]

@sairie1 in that video, the shorts were from eggwhites international but I get a lot of my stuff from SBfitstyle or lucy

[sairie1]

@ChrisZFit Thank you, and congrats on all your success:)

[BigxXxBoy]

ive been doing em with my legs up.. im dumb, thanks for the vid

[daddysdust]

Excellent Instructions!

[UjioSatashi]

i got to say girls are not sexy with low fat perfect neither is it healthy. but great vid tho

[xXFocusRecord]

@ChrisZFit do you ever go out drinking

[xxxsde]

where is your boobs woman??

[tronchete1]

eres muy fea pero te comia los abdominales

[adijos126]

gdzie masz cycki? ;>

[ACA400]

you have got your shit together! great video!

[bJkimbell]

Chrissy,

I'm a golfer who is trying to get a stronger core, this one seems effective. Are there any others for golf core training??

thanks

[ChrisZFit]

@bJkimbell check out PALO fitness. They have awesome exercises for golfers

[BriansFeyLoka]

@bJkimbell Deadlifts. This kind of thing only helps you so much. Golfers should have a strong overall body to perform well. Doing compound lifts such as the deadlift will strengthen not only your core, but the rest of your body as well.

[theman1819]

@bJkimbell hahahah you dont need core for golf

[LiamCrowley1990]

@theman1819 Of course you do you idiot, not exactly bodybuilder style core but the twist motion of the swing is obviously going to be helped by core excercise

[theman1819]

@LiamCrowley1990 hahah give me a break, look at john daley

[LiamCrowley1990]

@theman1819 Haha fair play he was about 300 pounds, god knows how he was so good, in general I think excercise would be good for golfers though lol

[TempestuousCurrent]

This is a lot more informative than most of the Russian twist videos I've seen. Now I finally know proper form. Thanks!

[ChrisZFit]

@TempestuousCurrent you are welcome!

[inclined2recline]

I appreciate the overview, thanks Chrissy! :D

[gaychinesekungfu1]

you need to get some more fat on you lol

[rosmeryaustralia]

Chrissy, you are just beautifull, thanks for this videos

[reefification]

HOLY HELL!! You have some major sex appeal!! your abs . . . sexy, your arms. . . sexy your legs . . . sexy, you face . . . hot!

Just saying.

[petunia3331]

NASA has yet to invent a scientific term to correctly describe your abs. That said, would this be as or more effective on a ball? Also, even though the abs are just one muscle group, I still notice the lower part just not "getting there". Any thoughts?

[ChrisZFit]

@petunia3331 alot of it has to do with diet....certain foods and choices can encourage fat storage in the lower abdomen

[lenobaleno]

hi sis!

[ghubing]

I've been doing them all the way to the ground. Is this dangerous, or why do you recommend stopping at 45 degrees?

Also, is it reasonable/helpful to lift the feet off the ground a bit while doing the russian twist?

[ChrisZFit]

@ghubing Lifting your feet helps you use your stabilizers more and makes you focus on your balance more.....so that's fine.

As for stopping at 45 degrees, if you go lower, most of the rotation is happening in the arms, not the obliques,

[Ignobis]

I work out at home and I don't have a medicine ball. Can I do this exercise using a dumbbell plate instead?

[ChrisZFit]

You definitely can use a plate instead! :)

[gosciu555]

@Ignobis

You can make a medicine ball for cheap using an old basketball and sand/other crap on the inside.

[Ignobis]

I don't have a medicine ball. Can I do this exercise using a dumbbell plate instead?

[Skati99]

this girl is dirty !

[cschick2317]

Thanks for the workout videos! Any chance you could give some advice on nutrition? I'm curious what kind of nutrition plan you follow to keep such a lean body.

[waywardman]

holy crap you have huge hands.

[VelvetFaery]

Hey Chrissy.

Thanks for your answer, i like this workout.

But i have another question.

I really enjoy training my abs everyday, not like you with the machines but just at home with the basic exercises.

Now someone told me that is not good, and that you need a restday in between , is that right? And what is the reason for that?

Thanks again !!!

[ChrisZFit]

the muscles get stronger when you rest, not when you workout, so by letting them rest, you allow them to get stronger and then can work them out again

[MARIARMKATIA]

great workout

[thaibasil827]

fuck you, she looks great.

[TheDutchways]

I commit. Respect to this lady, but way to much muscles.

[MRIYBR]

yeah.

[MRIYBR]

seriously. Way too much! Girls should remain girls. They shouldn't try to become like men.

[workoutman42]

Chrissy, i thought U were kinda thin, & then U picked up that ball, & the MUSCLES & veins in your (ARMS), amazed me, seeing U BEAT my girlfriend in the ARMS!, who is an amateur bodybuilder, also. U have BEAUTIFUL (ARMS) on U, WOW!

[Tigerpaws9097826]

Thank you Chrissy, this is very clear and well-explained. I've been doing a variant of this exercise, but not exactly this movement - but you can bet I'll be adding it to my routine!

[dazzoshen]

ma lower back does get a bit sore after couple of times doing

[dazzoshen]

i get a bit of a sting on my lower back but its not sore. also get a tight feel at the bottom of my stomach also and some sting at the sides does this mean its working ?

[VelvetFaery]

I want to start with this exercise too, but how many sets or rep. do i have to do to begin with?

By the way, you have an amazing body, wish i had one like you!!

[ChrisZFit]

Start with 20 reps at a weight that is challenging but not impossible

[beauty71245]

How long would I need to do these per day for it to be effective?

[pjr500]

She's cute, but so skinny maybe gain about 15 lbs then perfect

[dadeboi100]

i agree, no T&A but she knows her excersises. she needs to be introduced to the dinner table though it would help her physique

[thisismeasof]

do you keep your feet on the floor?

[ChrisZFit]

you can or you can keep them off the floor to challenge your stabilizers more

[jeohuinG]

dsl. nuff said

[justaoldslave]

Thanks Crissy, Great video. I love your core, and everything else about you.

[Gallant666]

Super Chrissy..you are the best!

[maciakiniboy]

you're absolutly beautiful!

[MissKit]

I thought that that was what Russian twists were! Thanks!

Great vid, very informative and so a good help. I'm totally subscribing ^^

[ChrisZFit]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad the video was helpful!

[onealmed]

Fantastic explination of how to do a proper twist

[comradrami88]

she would be so much hoter if she wasn't so muscular.

Thanks for the vid!

[TheMostCuriousGirl]

Very informative! She is wonderful! Don't envy her, work on your bodies!

[LetsLovex3]

thanks!

all the videos i saw before this really werent helping.

any tips for a 15 year old girl getting a flat tummy? thank you!

[Blizzard618]

wow i would NOT mess with her!!!!

she's so muscular!!!!

[whadduppx]

SHES JACKED OMG.

[gdwcs]

that was really rude of you

[acquiesce100]

why was it rude? she is a nice looking girl.

[LetsLovex3]

it was rude because you said that she was beginning to look "too muscular". thats not a bad thing.

if you pay attention to her main channel's picture, you will realize the is a body builder. thats probably why she is so muscular. im pretty sure.

[iannottingham17]

great abs, very informative