Barbell Sitting on Floor Oblique Twist Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Seated Oblique Twist
How to: Barbell Sitting on Floor Oblique Twist
- Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
- Hold the barbell with both hands at your chest.
- Lean back slightly while keeping your back straight.
- Twist your torso to the right, engaging your obliques.
- Return to the center and twist to the left.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to twist instead of engaging the core.
- Leaning too far back or rounding the back during the movement.
Modifications
- Perform the twist without a barbell to start.
- Reduce the range of motion for beginners.
Tips
- Ensure your core is engaged throughout the movement.
- Perform the twist slowly to maximize engagement of the obliques.
Barbell Sitting on Floor Oblique Twist Alternatives
Tags
waist
obliques
core
strength
barbell
twist