Barbell standing twist

How to do it

1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip a bar across your chest with both hands, palms facing down.
2. 2Engage your core and keep your spine straight throughout the movement.
3. 3Rotate your torso slowly to the right, pivoting on your feet and hips while keeping your lower body stable.
4. 4Pause briefly at the end of the rotation, then return slowly to the starting position.
5. 5Repeat the turn to the left side.
6. 6Continue alternating the twists for the desired number of reps.

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This page is for information and doesn’t replace a professional. If you have an injury or a medical condition, ask first. Data from the open catalogue hasaneyldrm/exercises-dataset, MIT licence.