Core / AbsBeginner
Barbell Side Bend
A standing side bend with a light barbell across the upper back, bending to alternate sides. The load sits on both shoulders, so the obliques work through lateral flexion without the lopsided pull of a single dumbbell.
Primary muscles
- Obliques
Secondary muscles
- Lower Back (Erector Spinae)
- Transverse Abdominis
- Sets
- 2–3
- Reps
- 10–15 per side
- Rest
- 30–60s
How to perform
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.