How to Do Landmine Oblique Twist

Landmine Oblique Twist is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Advanced

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Landmine Oblique Twist

  1. 01Stand facing the landmine, holding the end of the barbell with both hands at eye level.
  2. 02Pivot on the right foot while rotating the barbell down toward the left hip, keeping the arms straight.
  3. 03Explosively rotate the bar back through the center and down toward the right hip by pivoting the left foot.
  4. 04Keep the glutes engaged and the spine long to prevent collapse in the lower back.
  5. 05Control the deceleration at the bottom of each arc before initiating the return phase.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Landmine Oblique 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 arms fully extended and follow the movement of the barbell with your eyes to ensure the entire torso rotates as one unit.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Landmine Oblique Twist questions

What muscles does Landmine Oblique Twist work?

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

How do you do Landmine Oblique Twist correctly?

Stand facing the landmine, holding the end of the barbell with both hands at eye level. Pivot on the right foot while rotating the barbell down toward the left hip, keeping the arms straight. Explosively rotate the bar back through the center and down toward the right hip by pivoting the left foot. Keep the glutes engaged and the spine long to prevent collapse in the lower back. Control the deceleration at the bottom of each arc before initiating the return phase.

What is the A90 coach tip for Landmine Oblique Twist?

Keep the arms fully extended and follow the movement of the barbell with your eyes to ensure the entire torso rotates as one unit.

Is Landmine Oblique Twist suitable for beginners?

Landmine Oblique Twist is rated advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Landmine Oblique Twist?

No. Landmine Oblique Twist is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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