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Please read our guidelines section before attempting any of our six pack oblique exercises.

Oblique Seated Barbell Side Bends Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Alternating Amateur + Tough External Oblique None Mass Strength
Focused Amateur + Tough External Oblique None Mass Strength
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A barbell, a weight bench and a suitable amount of weight
Equipment Guide Check out our barbell and dumbbell sets
Stretching Exercise Guide Please read our abs stretching guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the oblique muscles

Oblique Seated Barbell Side Bends Alt Technique

Oblique Seated Barbell Side Bends Iso Technique
Alt Oblique Seated Barbell Side Bends
Focused Oblique Seated Barbell Side Bends
Alternating Technique - Start by placing the barbell onto the squat stands and attach a suitable amount of weight. Position the barbell evenly across the back of your shoulder behind your head using your hands in a wide grip position to steady the barbell throughout the exercise. When ready remove the barbell from the stands and sit down on the weight bench with your legs shoulder width apart. Inhale as you lower the barbell down to one side in a slow, controlled manner keeping your back straight until you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Exhale as you raise the barbell back to the starting position again keeping your back straight and solid. Keep your mid section as strong as possible. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before repeating this technique in the other direction as this will maintain pressure on the oblique muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise.
Focused Technique - As before start by placing the barbell onto the squat stands and attach a suitable amount of weight. Again position the barbell across the back of your shoulder behind your head using your hands in a wide grip position to steady the barbell throughout the exercise. Remove the barbell from the stands and sit down on the weight bench with your legs shoulder width apart. This time you will be focusing on one side of your oblique muscles starting with the weakest. Inhale as you lower the barbell down to one side in a slow, controlled manner keeping your back straight until you feel your oblique muscles stretch. Exhale as you raise the barbell back to the starting position again keeping your back and mid section straight and solid. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count before repeating the technique on the same side. Repeat this technique on the other side.

Oblique Seated Barbell Side Bends Alt Technique Video

Oblique Seated Barbell Side Bends Iso Technique Video