Lateral abdominal bends in a standing position with a barbell

Main Muscles Affected

• Abdominal muscles

Exercise Difficulty

Very easy

Performing Barbell Abdominal Side Bends:

1. Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart
2. Place the barbell on the trapeze, lean to the right and keep your back straight
3. Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.

• Turn your shoulders
• Arch your back
• Slide the barbell onto your neck.