Seated Barbell Twist

Technique

How to perform Seated Barbell Twist

1. Sit upright on a bench with your feet planted and spaced for balance.
2. Use a light barbell you can position under control, taking a wide overhand grip.
3. Bring it over your head and rest it across the back of your shoulders, not directly on your neck.
4. Keep your pelvis facing forward and turn your torso to one side through a controlled range without leaning or forcing the endpoint.
5. Slow the turn before reversing, return through the middle and rotate to the other side.
6. Continue with controlled turns and normal breathing, then bring the bar back in front to finish.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: External Oblique, Internal Oblique.