Abs · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Seated Twist
The barbell seated twist is an exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques and lower back, by rotating the torso while seated and holding a barbell.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques and Lower back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Abs
How to do Barbell Seated Twist, step by step
- Sit on a flat bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
- Hold a barbell with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Engage your core and slowly twist your torso to one side, keeping your back straight.
- Pause for a moment at the end of the twist, then slowly rotate back to the starting position.
- Repeat the twist to the other side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Barbell Seated Twist works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques and lower back.
Track Barbell Seated Twist in SPLYT
Barbell Seated Twist is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
