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

Oblique Fitness Ball Barbell Twists Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Focused Intermediate + Moderate External Oblique None Strength Balance
Alternating Intermediate + Moderate External Oblique None Strength Balance
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A barbell, a fitness ball 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 Fitness Ball Barbell Twists Focused Technique

Oblique Fitness Ball Barbell Twists Alternating Technique
Focused Oblique Fitness Ball Barbell Twists
Alt Oblique Fitness Ball Barbell Twists
Focused - 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 shoulder behind your head using your hands in a wide grip position to steady the barbell throughout the exercise. Remove the barbell from the squat stands, sit down on the fitness ball with your legs shoulder width apart and start the exercise when you have found your balance. You will be concentrating on one side of your oblique muscles at a time starting with your weakest. Inhale as you lower the barbell down to one side in a slow, controlled manner keeping your back straight, mid section strong whilst maintaining your balance. Stop when you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Exhale as you raise your upper body back to the starting position allowing the barbell to follow. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before repeating this technique on the same side.
Alternating Technique - As before start by placing the barbell onto the squat stands and attach a suitable amount of weight. Again position the barbell across the back of your shoulders using your hands in a wide grip position to steady the barbell for the duration of the exercise. Remove the barbell from the stands and sit down on the fitness ball with your legs shoulder width apart starting the exercise once you have found your balance. This time you will be alternating sides. Inhale as you lower the barbell down to the side in a slow, controlled manner keeping your mid section strong and solid. Stop when you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Exhale as you raise straighten your upper body back to the starting position allowing the barbell to follow. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before repeating the technique in the other direction. Return the barbell to the squat stands when you are finished.

Oblique Fitness Ball Barbell Twists Focused Technique Video

Oblique Fitness Ball Barbell Twists Alternating Technique Video