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23rd Jun 2015

Easy Exercise of the Week: Barbell Side Bends

One for the abs and lower back

Eric Lalor

One for the abs and lower back.

This is a great exercise for beginners wanting to strengthen their abs and lower back.

Instructions:

  • Stand up straight while holding a barbell placed on the back of your shoulders (slightly below the neck). With your feet being shoulder width apart. This is your starting position.
  • Keep your head up and your back straight. Bend only at the waist to the right as far as possible and breathe in. Hold for a second, breathe out and return to starting position.
  • Repeat the movement except you are bending now to the left side. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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