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Obliques · Intermediate

EZ Bar-Up Down Twist

Rotational core drill that develops coordinated trunk strength and control using an EZ bar, with emphasis on the obliques.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ObliquesShouldersCore

Equipment

Ez Bar

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand with the feet shoulder-width apart and hold a light EZ bar overhead with a wide, secure grip.
  2. 02Brace the trunk, keep the arms long, and lower the bar diagonally toward one side as the torso rotates.
  3. 03Bring the bar back overhead under control without leaning backward.
  4. 04Lower it toward the opposite side through the same controlled arc.
  5. 05Continue alternating sides while the feet and hips remain stable.

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