Bar Band Down to Up Twist
Description
The bar band down to up twist is a rotational core drill using a band anchored low. Pulling the band across the body in a chopping motion from low to high trains the obliques and core power for rotational sport.
Equipment Required
Bar Band Down to Up Twist Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band at low height.
- Stand sideways to the anchor with feet shoulder width apart.
- Grab the band with both hands at the low side hip.
- Brace the core and keep the chest up.
- Pull the band up and across the body to the opposite shoulder.
- Rotate the torso with the pull.
- Squeeze the obliques hard at the top.
- Return with control and continue for all reps then switch.
Bar Band Down to Up Twist Form & Visual
Bar Band Down to Up Twist Benefits
- Builds rotational core power.
- Hammers the obliques.
- Useful for rotational athletes.
- Trains anti-rotation core.
- Improves athletic carryover.
Bar Band Down to Up Twist Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Latissimus dorsi
Bar Band Down to Up Twist Variations & Alternatives
- Wood Chop
- Cable Wood Chop
- Russian Twist
- Pallof Press
