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Obliques · Intermediate

Barbell Seated Floor Twist

Seated floor rotation performed with a light bar held horizontally at the chest while the pelvis and feet remain stable.

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Barbell Seated Floor Twist demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ObliquesAbsCore

Equipment

Barbell

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
  2. 02Hold the barbell with both hands at your chest.
  3. 03Lean back slightly while keeping your back straight.
  4. 04Twist your torso to the right, engaging your obliques.
  5. 05Return to the center and twist to the left.
  6. 06Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

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