barbell side bent v. 2
barbell side bent v. 2 — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, obliques, lower back

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barbell side bent v. 2

Body part
waist
Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
obliques

Secondary muscles

obliqueslower back

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with both hands, palms facing down.

  2. 2

    Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.

  3. 3

    Slowly bend your torso to the right side, lowering the barbell towards your right knee.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat the movement on the left side.

  6. 6

    Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

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