Seated Barbell Twist

Body region

• Core

Equipment

• Barbell
• Flat Bench

Technique

1. Sit astride a flat bench with a light barbell across your upper back.
2. Plant the feet and brace the abs, sitting tall.
3. Slowly rotate the shoulders to one side, then back through the center to the other side.

Cues

• Sitting locks the hips, so the turn comes only from the trunk.
• Use a light bar and move slowly.

Common mistakes

• Whipping the bar around with momentum.
• Slumping the back while turning.

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Side Bend
• Plank