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Intermediate
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement type
- Strength
- Primary muscles
- Obliques
- Secondary muscles
- Lower back Abs
- Equipment
- Barbell
Barbell Standing Twist
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Barbell Standing Twist is a free weights exercise targeting Obliques (External Oblique, Internal Oblique) using Barbell.
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How to perform it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Rotate your torso to the right, keeping your hips and knees aligned with the movement.
- Rotate back to the center position with control, then twist your torso to the left.
- Continue alternating sides, repeating for the desired number of repetitions.
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Variations and related exercises
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45 Degree Bicycle Twisting
45 Degree Bicycle Twisting Crunch
45 Degree Side Bend
Last updated: 29/08/2026
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