Seated Barbell Oblique Twist

Differentiation: Mechanics

This variation of a Russian Twist is unique. Here is how: you use an Olympic bar. The Olympic bar has a wide weight distribution. This weight distribution adds extra resistance to your oblique muscles. This resistance increases their overall strength. You are also seated when performing this exercise. Being seated makes balancing the Olympic bar easier | than if you were performing a Standing Barbell Oblique Twist. Avoiding the need to balance the bar allows you to intently focus on each contraction.

Starting Position

To get into starting position, do this...

1) Locate a movable flat bench.

2) Obtain a Fixed weight barbell.

3) Grasp the bar with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.

4) While holding the bar, sit on the bench.

5) ...with your feet flat on the floor.

6) ...and place the bar on your thighs - with your palms facing down.

7) Raise the bar upward and onto the back of your shoulders.

8) Center the bar across the back of your shoulders and just below your neck.

9) ...and use your hands to stabilize the balance of the bar.

Main Mechanics

Once in starting position, do this...

1) This is the starting position.

2) Exhale as you slowly twist your torso to one side as far as you can comfortably go.

3) Inhale as you return to the starting position.

4) This is the ending position.

5) Then, exhale as you twist to the opposite side.

6) Repeat reps for a full set.

Proper Form

Pay special attention to following proper form by...

Be sure to use your core to move your body instead of moving the weight with your arms. Keeping the resistance to your core will ensure that this exercise offers the most beneficial effects.

Twist by contracting your oblique muscles. Do not turn only your shoulders.

Gear Advice

For your hands, we encourage you to order the Harbinger 1250 Training Grip WristWrap Glove or use weightlifting chalk instead of wearing a glove.

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