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Standing Oblique Twist Back Row

Standing twist combined with a row that trains rotational core strength and back engagement.

Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthCompound

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: obliques & lats. Secondary: core, rear delts
Muscle groupCore & Abs
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Compound
Sets & reps4 sets × 10-12 each side
Estimated calories burned~26 kcal

How to do it

  1. Stand tall holding a light weight or just using bodyweight.
  2. Rotate the torso while performing a rowing motion.
  3. Squeeze the obliques and back at the end range.
  4. Return with control and alternate sides.
  5. Complete 4 sets of 10-12 reps per side.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Standing twist combined with a row that trains rotational core strength and back engagement.

Common mistakes

Avoid using momentum or rounding the spine.

Make it harder

Add load or slow the tempo.

Make it easier

Perform the twist and row separately.

Breathing

Exhale as you twist and row, inhale as you return.

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