How to Do Barbell Seated Twist

Barbell Seated Twist is a core exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Seated Twist

  1. 01Sit on the end of a flat bench with feet planted and a light barbell draped across the upper traps.
  2. 02Grip the barbell wider than shoulder-width and pull the shoulder blades together to stabilize the spine.
  3. 03Rotate the ribcage to one side while keeping the pelvis and knees facing directly forward.
  4. 04Pause at the end of the range of motion before rotating through the center to the opposite side.
  5. 05Inhale as you pass through the center and exhale as you reach the peak of the rotation.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Seated Twist

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the hips locked forward and rotate only the upper torso to ensure the torque is generated by the obliques.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Seated Twist questions

What muscles does Barbell Seated Twist work?

Barbell Seated Twist is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Seated Twist correctly?

Sit on the end of a flat bench with feet planted and a light barbell draped across the upper traps. Grip the barbell wider than shoulder-width and pull the shoulder blades together to stabilize the spine. Rotate the ribcage to one side while keeping the pelvis and knees facing directly forward. Pause at the end of the range of motion before rotating through the center to the opposite side. Inhale as you pass through the center and exhale as you reach the peak of the rotation.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Seated Twist?

Keep the hips locked forward and rotate only the upper torso to ensure the torque is generated by the obliques.

Is Barbell Seated Twist suitable for beginners?

Barbell Seated Twist is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Seated Twist?

Barbell Seated Twist uses barbell.

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