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Abdominals

Seated Barbell Twist

Seated Barbell Twist (Start)Seated Barbell Twist (End)

A seated rotational exercise with a barbell across your shoulders, training the obliques.

Primary musclesAbdominals

Energy burned

≈ 17 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.0 kcal/min

Estimate range 13–21 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked4 %
Effort during a set4.5 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

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Setup

  1. 1Sit on a bench with a bar across your upper back.
  2. 2Hold the bar with both hands and sit tall.

How to perform

  1. 1Rotate your torso to one side.
  2. 2Return to center.
  3. 3Rotate to the other side.
  4. 4Keep your hips facing forward and your back straight.
  5. 5Continue alternating.

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