Barbell Standing Twist
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Barbell Standing Twist is an exercise aimed at improving core strength and rotational stability. It involves twisting the torso while holding a barbell across the shoulders, targeting the obliques and enhancing trunk flexibility.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
- Engage your core and keep your spine neutral.
- Twist your torso to the left, keeping your hips stable.
- Return to center, then twist to the right.
- Continue alternating sides in a controlled manner.
Muscles worked
Primary Obliques
Secondary Erector Spinae Hamstrings Quadriceps Rectus Abdominis
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