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Barbell leg twist press

Intermediate

Barbell leg twist press is a compound barbell exercise for the abs, also working the front delts, triceps, chest, and glutes.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

Front deltsTricepsChestGlutes

Equipment
Barbell
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
3 min

How to do it

  1. 1Lie supine on the floor, grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder width, and press to full lockout over the mid‑chest with shoulders set down and back.
  2. 2Brace your core, press your low back gently into the floor, and lift your legs so hips and knees are at about 90 degrees with feet together.
  3. 3Keep the bar stacked over your shoulders and elbows locked as you slowly rotate both legs together to the right until your thighs approach the floor without lifting your shoulders or low back.
  4. 4Pull the legs back to center using your abs, then rotate to the left the same distance.
  5. 5Maintain a slow, controlled tempo and steady breathing; keep wrists neutral and the bar from drifting.
  6. 6Limit range if your low back arches or the bar wobbles; use a light load you can stabilize throughout.

What to do instead

  • Barbell press sit-upBarbell
  • Resistance band horizontal pallof pressResistance band
  • Kettlebell bent pressKettlebell
  • Band horizontal pallof pressResistance band
  • Band vertical pallof pressResistance band

Easier variations

  • Resistance band horizontal pallof pressResistance band
  • Band horizontal pallof pressResistance band
  • Band vertical pallof pressResistance band

Harder variations

  • Barbell press sit-upBarbell
  • Kettlebell bent pressKettlebell
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