Stability Ball Barbell Twist

Pro Tip

Be extremely careful with this exercise, do not use a heavy weight if you can. Focus on staying balanced. Use a spotter. If possible, use a PVC pipe instead of a barbell for this exercise.

How To

With feet shoulder-width apart, position yourself under the center of the barbell in the rack as you place it between your traps and upper back, and grip the barbell wider than shoulder-width apart.
Lift the barbell from the rack by partially standing up and taking a step back while squeezing the bar tightly and keeping it rested over your upper back.
Sit upright on a stability ball with your feet firmly planted on the ground and pointed outward.
Exhale and twist your torso in one direction while keeping it completely upright.
Continue until you cannot do so any longer.
Inhale and rotate back, returning your torso to the starting position.
Switch sides.
After all reps are completed, stand up and return the barbell to the rack.

Primary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Lower Back

Center region of your back, spanning from the pelvis to just below the neck. However, parts of it are hidden beneath other muscles. The lower portion is the most visible.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.

Equipment

Barbell

Make sure to always use weight clips whenever you use a barbell, to prevent the plates from sliding off.

Stability (Swiss) Ball

Do not substitute benches or other pieces of equipment for a stability ball, especially when holding heavy equipment such as barbells or dumbbells.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Stability Ball Barbell Twist

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment