The Russian Twist is a type of exercise that is use to work the abdomen muscles by performing a twisting motion on the abdomen. This is a excellent exercise for building explosiveness in the upper torso, which may help in sports such as baseball, track & field, hockey, golf, or boxing . Along with sit-ups and crunches, Russian Twists should be incorporated into a workout if one is trying to build abdomen muscles or obtain visible "six-packs".