Abs · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Side Bent
The barbell side bent is an exercise targeting the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques, by bending the torso side to side while holding a barbell. It also engages the lower back for stability.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques and Lower back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Abs
How to do Barbell Side Bent, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with both hands, palms facing down.
- Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.
- Slowly bend your torso to the right side, lowering the barbell towards your right knee.
- Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement on the left side.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Barbell Side Bent works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques and lower back.
Track Barbell Side Bent in SPLYT
Barbell Side Bent is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
