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barbell seated twist
barbell seated twist is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Sit on a flat bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
Step 2. Hold a barbell with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Step 3. Engage your core and slowly twist your torso to one side, keeping your back straight.
Step 4. Pause for a moment at the end of the twist, then slowly rotate back to the starting position.
Step 5. Repeat the twist to the other side.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
abs
Secondary muscles
obliqueslower back
Primary body parts
core
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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