How to Do Barbell Standing Twist

Barbell Standing 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 Standing Twist

  1. 01Place a barbell across the upper traps and stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. 02Rotate the torso and barbell to one side while pivoting the trailing foot inward.
  3. 03Contract the obliques to stop the rotation and immediately reverse the move to the opposite side.
  4. 04Maintain a slight bend in the knees and keep the head aligned with the center of the bar.
  5. 05Exhale as the bar rotates away from the center line.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Standing 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

Pivot on the balls of the feet to allow the hips to rotate with the barbell, protecting the lumbar spine and knees.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Standing Twist questions

What muscles does Barbell Standing Twist work?

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

How do you do Barbell Standing Twist correctly?

Place a barbell across the upper traps and stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width. Rotate the torso and barbell to one side while pivoting the trailing foot inward. Contract the obliques to stop the rotation and immediately reverse the move to the opposite side. Maintain a slight bend in the knees and keep the head aligned with the center of the bar. Exhale as the bar rotates away from the center line.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Standing Twist?

Pivot on the balls of the feet to allow the hips to rotate with the barbell, protecting the lumbar spine and knees.

Is Barbell Standing Twist suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Standing Twist?

Barbell Standing Twist uses barbell.

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