How to do it
Press the barbell to full elbow lockout on every repetition.
- 1
Lie on your back with your legs raised and knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
- 2
Hold a barbell with both hands straight above your chest.
- 3
As you press the barbell up, twist your legs to one side without dropping them.
- 4
Bring the barbell back down and your legs back to the center.
- 5
Repeat the press and twist to the opposite side.
- 6
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Coordinate your breath with the movement, exhaling as you twist and press to engage your core muscles more deeply.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the legs drop during the twist
- ✕Bending the wrists back on the barbell grip
- ✕Pressing the barbell unevenly to one side