Barbell Lunge Twist

1. Set up the starting position: Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart. Place a barbell across your upper back, holding it with both hands just wider than shoulder-width apart. This is your starting position.

2. Lunge forward: Step forward into a lunge with your right foot, bending both knees to lower yourself down. Ensure your front knee is directly above your ankle and your back knee hovers just above the floor.

3. Add the twist: As you descend into the lunge, rotate your torso to the right, engaging your core and particularly your obliques to make the twist. Keep the barbell steady on your shoulders throughout the movement.

4. Return to starting position: Twist your torso back to the center, push up through your right foot, and return to the starting position.

5. Repeat on opposite side: Repeat the movement, lunging forwards with your left foot and twisting to the left side.

6. Continue alternating: Alternate sides for each repetition, ensuring you maintain good form throughout the exercise.

Note: Make sure to perform the exercise with a weight that allows you to maintain proper form, and always perform a proper warm-up before adding weight or intensity to your workout.

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