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Please read our guidelines section before attempting any of our six pack oblique exercises.

Oblique Barbell Twists Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Alternating Amateur + Moderate External Oblique None Strength Tone
Focused Amateur + Tough External Oblique None Strength Tone
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A barbell, squat stands and a suitable amount of weight
Equipment Guide Check out our barbell and dumbbell sets
Stretching Exercise Guide Please read our abs stretching guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the oblique muscles

Oblique Barbell Twists Alternating Technique

Oblique Barbell Twists Focused Technique
Alt Oblique Standing Barbell Twists
Focused Oblique Standing Barbell Twists
Alternating Technique - Start by placing the barbell onto the squat stands and attach a suitable amount of weight. Position the barbell evenly across the back of your shoulders behind your head and use your hands in a wide grip position to steady the barbell throughout the exercise. When ready remove the barbell from the stands and step back until clear. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and start the exercise when ready. Inhale as you twist your upper body to one side keeping your back straight and mid section as solid as possible. Stop when the barbell is pointing forwards. Exhale as you twist your upper body back to the starting position again keeping your back straight and mid section solid. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before repeating this technique in the other direction as this will maintain pressure on the oblique muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise.
Focused Technique - Start by placing the barbell onto the squat stands and attach a suitable amount of weight. As before position the barbell across the back of your shoulders using your hands in a wide grip position to steady the barbell throughout the exercise. Remove the barbell from the stands and step back until you are clear. This time you will be focusing on one side of your oblique's at a time starting with your weakest. Stand with your fet shoulder width apart and start the exercise when you are ready. Inhale as you turn your upper body to one side keeping your back straight and mid section as solid as possible. Stop when you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Exhale as you twist your upper body back to the starting position again keeping your back straight and mid section solid. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before repeating the same technique again. Repeat this technique on the other side.

Oblique Barbell Twists Alternating Technique Video

Oblique Barbell Twists Focused Technique Video