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

Oblique Decline Barbell Twists Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Alternating Advanced + Hard External Oblique None Mass Strength
Focused Advanced + Hard External Oblique None Mass Strength
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A barbell, a decline abs bench 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 Decline Barbell Twists Alternating Technique

Oblique Decline Barbell Twists Focused Technique
Alt Oblique Decline Barbell Twists
Focused Oblique Decline Barbell Twists
Alternating Technique - Start by sitting down on the abs bench and hook your feet into the legs supports. At this point you will need someone to hand you the barbell. Grip the evenly behind your head with your hands in a wide grip position to steady the barbell throughout the exercise. Lower your upper body down in a slow, controlled manner until you body is straight. This is the starting position. Exhale as you rotate you body to one side as far as you can until you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Hold this position for a count of 1. Inhale as you return your upper body to the straight position. Repeat this technique alternatively in the other direction not allowing any longer than a 1 count between reps as this will maintain pressure on the oblique muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise.
Focused Technique - As before start by sitting down on the abs bench and hook your feet into the legs supports. Again you will need someone to hand you the barbell, grip the barbell in a wide position behind your head across the back of your shoulders. Lower your upper body down in a slow, controlled manner until your body is straight. This is your starting position. This time you will be focusing on one side of your oblique muscles at a time starting with your weakest. Exhale as you twist your upper body to one side until you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Hold this position for a count of whilst keeping your body straight and solid. Inhale as you return your body to it's original position. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before starting the next rep as this will maintain pressure on the oblique muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise.

Oblique Decline Barbell Twists Alt Technique Video

Oblique Decline Barbell Twists Focused Technique Video