Russian Twist With Barbell

General And Specifics

• choose a corner or another place where the weight does not slip away, put a towel there: it prevents damages

Starting Position

• place a barbell on the towel
• grasp the other end right above the weight plates with both hands
• make a step back, so that you can hold the weight in front of you with stretched out arms
• the feet point forward
• the back is straight
• the legs are slightly bent

Correct Execution

• turn the upper body sideways
• the arms remain stretched out
• the motion only happens in the hips, not in the arms
• if you rotate to the right, turn your left foot in to keep the stability, the right foot does not move
• the upper end of the barbell goes to the hip area
• then you turn the barbell to the other side
• keep in mind to turn the other foot then
• repeat this barbell exercise several times