Barbell Sitting on Floor Oblique Twist
Description
The barbell sitting on floor oblique twist is a russian twist variation using a barbell. The lifter sits on the floor with one end of the bar wedged in a corner or landmine, then twists the free end side to side. The lever creates strong oblique tension.
Equipment Required
, Landmine
Barbell Sitting on Floor Oblique Twist Instructions
- Wedge one end of a barbell in a corner or landmine.
- Sit on the floor in front of the bar with knees bent.
- Grip the free end of the bar with both hands at chest height.
- Lean back slightly and lift the feet off the floor.
- Brace your core hard.
- Twist the torso to bring the bar end down to one side.
- Squeeze the oblique at the bottom.
- Twist back through center to the other side. Continue alternating.
Barbell Sitting on Floor Oblique Twist Form & Visual
Barbell Sitting on Floor Oblique Twist Benefits
- Strong oblique builder
- Trains rotational core
- Heavy load capacity
- Builds the abs
- Useful core finisher
- Strong barbell move
Barbell Sitting on Floor Oblique Twist Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
Barbell Sitting on Floor Oblique Twist Variations & Alternatives
- Russian Twist
- Cable Wood Chop
- Landmine Twist
- Side Bend
