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Barbell Side Bend — Start
Barbell Side Bend — End

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Barbell Side Bend

ثني جانبي بالبار

Target Muscles

AbsLower Back

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How to perform

  1. 1

    Stand up straight while holding a barbell placed on the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck). Your feet should be shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    While keeping your back straight and your head up, bend only at the waist to the right as far as possible. Breathe in as you bend to the side. Then hold for a second and come back up to the starting position as you exhale. Tip: Keep the rest of the body stationary.

  3. 3

    Now repeat the movement but bending to the left instead. Hold for a second and come back to the starting position.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Important tips

  • Exhale on the effort — brace your abs before every rep.

  • Slow reps make the difference — abs hate momentum.

  • Keep your lower back glued to the floor where applicable.

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