Breathing
Exhale through the turning or resisting effort and inhale as you return. Move only through a range that allows calm, continuous breathing.
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The Seated Barbell Twist primarily works the abdominals. It is a strength movement performed with barbell.
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Movement instructions
Start out by sitting at the end of a flat bench with a barbell placed on top of your thighs. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other.
Grip the bar with your palms facing down and make sure your hands are wider than shoulder width apart from each other. Begin to lift the barbell up over your head until your arms are fully extended.
Now lower the barbell behind your head until it is resting along the base of your neck. This is the starting position.
While keeping your feet and head stationary, move your waist from side to side so that your oblique muscles feel the contraction. Only move from side to side as far as your waist will allow you to go. Stretching or moving too far can cause an injury to occur. Tip: Use a slow and controlled motion.
Remember to breathe out while twisting your body to the side and in when moving back to the starting position.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Technique guidance
Exhale through the turning or resisting effort and inhale as you return. Move only through a range that allows calm, continuous breathing.
General guidance based on the exercise and equipment. It is not personal coaching or medical advice.
Your progress
Keep the same barbell setup, range of motion and recording method when comparing Seated Barbell Twist sessions.
Weight, repetitions and completed sets.
Example: 3 sets of 8 reps at 30 kg. Next time, record the actual result, even if it is the same.
Look for more repetitions at the same weight, or a heavier weight for comparable repetitions. Total weight lifted also changes when you add sets, so it is not a strength score.
Read the tracking guideThe examples show how to keep a record. They are not workout targets or a personalised training plan.
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Muscle guide
Abdominals is the primary muscle group. The lighter highlights show the supporting muscles involved in the movement.
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