Abs · Barbell · Beginner
How to do Barbell Standing Twist
The barbell standing twist is an exercise targeting the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques and lower back, by rotating the torso while holding a barbell. It helps improve core strength and rotational stability.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques and Lower back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Abs
How to do Barbell Standing Twist, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell in front of your chest with both hands, palms facing down.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight throughout the exercise.
- Slowly twist your torso to the right, pivoting on your feet and hips, while keeping your lower body stable.
- Pause for a moment at the end of the twist, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat the twist to the left side.
- Continue alternating twists for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Barbell Standing Twist works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques and lower back.
Track Barbell Standing Twist in SPLYT
Barbell Standing 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.
