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Exercise 0094 · REF dFSNDOA

Barbell Seated Twist exercise animation

Barbell Seated Twist

Category
Waist
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Abs

The barbell seated twist rotates the torso against the resistance of a bar across the shoulders, training the obliques through a seated, stable base. Because the legs are out of the movement, the rotation has to come entirely from the trunk. Keep the reps controlled and moderate in range, since a loaded twist at end-range rotation is where the lower back tends to complain.

How to Do the Barbell Seated Twist

  1. Sit on a flat bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
  2. Hold a barbell with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  3. Engage your core and slowly twist your torso to one side, keeping your back straight.
  4. Pause for a moment at the end of the twist, then slowly rotate back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the twist to the other side.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Seated Twist primarily targets the Abs, with Obliques as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Lower Back.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Seated Twist work?
The Barbell Seated Twist primarily targets the abs, with the obliques and lower back assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Seated Twist?
The Barbell Seated Twist is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Seated Twist?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the 3/4 Sit-Up targets the same abs using body weight instead.