Start out by sitting at the end of a flat bench with a barbell placed on top of your thighs. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other.
Grip the bar with your palms facing down and make sure your hands are wider than shoulder width apart from each other. Begin to lift the barbell up over your head until your arms are fully extended.
Now lower the barbell behind your head until it is resting along the base of your neck. This is the starting position.
While keeping your feet and head stationary, move your waist from side to side so that your oblique muscles feel the contraction. Only move from side to side as far as your waist will allow you to go. Stretching or moving too far can cause an injury to occur. Tip: Use a slow and controlled motion.
Remember to breathe out while twisting your body to the side and in when moving back to the starting position.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Feb 2, 2012 6:54 AM:
SEANBOONE, rest the bar on your shoulders, not on the base of the spine.
SEANBOONE, rest the bar on your shoulders, not on the base of the spine.-See Less
Jan 18, 2012 1:30 PM:
I prefer Kris G. previous method. Stand up with NO Weight and move side to side..This puts to much pain on my shoulders!
I prefer Kris G. previous method. Stand up with NO Weight and move side to side..This puts to much pain on my shoulders!-See Less
Jan 17, 2012 4:37 PM:
I have yet to find a benefit for this workout - takes too long on Gethin's Trainer at 150 reps per side. Hurts the shoulders and top of spine with bar resting, arms get tired holding bar up.
I have yet to find a benefit for this workout - takes too long on Gethin's Trainer at 150 reps per side. Hurts the shoulders and top of spine with bar resting, arms get tired holding bar up. -See Less
Jan 18, 2012 1:30 PM:
I prefer Kris G. previous method. Stand up with NO Weight and move side to side..This puts to much pain on my shoulders!
I prefer Kris G. previous method. Stand up with NO Weight and move side to side..This puts to much pain on my shoulders!-See Less
Jan 17, 2012 4:37 PM:
I have yet to find a benefit for this workout - takes too long on Gethin's Trainer at 150 reps per side. Hurts the shoulders and top of spine with bar resting, arms get tired holding bar up.
I have yet to find a benefit for this workout - takes too long on Gethin's Trainer at 150 reps per side. Hurts the shoulders and top of spine with bar resting, arms get tired holding bar up. -See Less
Feb 2, 2012 6:54 AM:
SEANBOONE, rest the bar on your shoulders, not on the base of the spine.
SEANBOONE, rest the bar on your shoulders, not on the base of the spine.-See Less
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Tip: Seated Barbell Twist
Feb 2, 2012 6:54 AM: SEANBOONE, rest the bar on your shoulders, not on the base of the spine.
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Review: Seated Barbell Twist
Jan 18, 2012 1:30 PM: I prefer Kris G. previous method. Stand up with NO Weight and move side to side..This puts to much pain on my shoulders!
of people found this review helpful
Review: Seated Barbell Twist
Jan 17, 2012 4:37 PM: I have yet to find a benefit for this workout - takes too long on Gethin's Trainer at 150 reps per side. Hurts the shoulders and top of spine with bar resting, arms get tired holding bar up.