Exercise library · Obliques
Barbell Side Bends
The Barbell Side Bends is a barbell exercise that targets the obliques, with the core assisting. Follow the 6 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
Step by step
- Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Place a barbell across your upper back, holding it securely with both hands.
- Keeping your torso straight and core engaged, bend sideways at the waist to one side.
- Lower yourself until you feel a stretch along your obliques.
- Contract your obliques to raise your torso back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired reps, then switch sides or alternate each repetition.
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