Seated Barbell Twist

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Quick answer

Seated Barbell Twist is a beginner isolation barbell exercise that mainly works the obliques, with the abs assisting.

Written by the GymStreak coaching team

Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

Secondary

How to do Seated Barbell Twist

  1. 1

    Sit on a flat bench with your back straight. Hold a barbell on your shoulders behind your neck. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Keeping your back straight and feet stationary, twist to the right until you feel a stretch in your obliques.

  3. 3

    Return to the starting position and twist to the other side.

Form cues

  • Don't over stretch when you twist as this can lead to injury.
  • Perform the reps very slowly, don't rush it! Jerky movements can lead to back injury.

Breathing: Breathe as you normally would, just don't hold your breath!.

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