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Barbell Seated Twist

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Abs accessibility Waist
Obliques Lower Back

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

7.3

Force

push

Barbell Seated Twist is a intermediate single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Obliques and Lower Back.

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1

Sit on a flat bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.

2

Hold a barbell with both hands in front of your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.

3

Engage your core and slowly twist your torso to one side, keeping your back straight.

4

Pause for a moment at the end of the twist, then slowly rotate back to the starting position.

5

Repeat the twist to the other side.

6

Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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