Barbell Side Bends

Free Weights: Yes Weight Machine: No

This easy to do exercise targets the oblique muscles of the abdomen.

• Hold a light barbell in your hands and stand with your feet apart.

• Now hold the barbell at the back of your neck.

• Bend to your left side, Bend as far as you can. Bend using your waist only, and not your knees or your head.

• Return to the original position and repeat - nowing bending to the right side.

 This exercise should be performed slowly. Exhale while you bend to the sides and inhale as you come back to the original position.