Barbell Side Bent II
Description
The barbell side bent II is a variation of the standard barbell side bend, often performed with the bar held in front rack or overhead position rather than across the shoulders. The variation hits the obliques from a different angle than the standard side bend with bar on back, providing fresh stimulus.
Equipment Required
Barbell Side Bent II Instructions
- Position a barbell across your front shoulders or in another variation position.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Brace your core and stand tall.
- Bend laterally to your right by contracting your right obliques.
- Continue bending until you feel a stretch in your left side.
- Pause briefly at the bottom of the bend.
- Return to upright by contracting your left obliques.
- Repeat on the left side, alternating directions.
Barbell Side Bent II Form & Visual
Barbell Side Bent II Benefits
- Targets obliques directly
- Different stimulus than standard side bend
- Allows progressive heavy loading
- Builds oblique size and strength
- Useful for waist development
- Strong functional carryover
Barbell Side Bent II Muscles Worked
- Obliques (internal and external)
- Quadratus lumborum
- Rectus abdominis
Barbell Side Bent II Variations & Alternatives
- Barbell Side Bend
- Dumbbell Side Bend
- Cable Side Bend
- Side Crunch
