Barbell Side Bent Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Side Bend with Barbell
How to: Barbell Side Bent
- Stand upright holding a barbell with both hands at shoulder width.
- Position the barbell behind your neck, resting it on your traps.
- Bend sideways to one side, lowering the barbell down towards your knee.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Bending at the waist instead of the hip.
- Using too much momentum instead of controlled motion.
- Not keeping the opposite shoulder down during the lift.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to practice form before increasing load.
- Perform the movement without a barbell using just body weight.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Do not overextend; stop when your torso is about parallel to the ground.
- Control the weight during both the upward and downward motions.
Barbell Side Bent Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
waist
obliques
barbell
intermediate