Barbell exercises for abs target the upper and lower abs muscles as well as the obliques.
Browse through the various barbell exercises for abdominals below:
Barbell Exercises for Abdominals (abs)
Barbell Trunk Rotation
- Sit on a bench and place a barbell behind your neck, holding it with both hands in a wide grip position.
- Rotate your upper body from one side to the other with short pauses between rotations.
- Try to keep your back straight throughout.
Barbell Side Bend
- Stand up, place a barbell behind your neck and hold it with both hands in a wide grip position.
- Lean your upper body sideways and bring it back after a short pause. Alternate sides.
- Try to keep your back straight throughout.