Godhand502's Review Of Barbell Side Bend

Jun 30, 2011 8:36 AM: In truth, this exercise hits the obliques primarily, and hits the abs and lower back in a secondary manner since all they do is stabilize. If done with a challenging amount of weight, this is a very effect exercise for the external obliques. For those with knee injuries, keep a slight bend in the knees...+See More In truth, this exercise hits the obliques primarily, and hits the abs and lower back in a secondary manner since all they do is stabilize. If done with a challenging amount of weight, this is a very effect exercise for the external obliques. For those with knee injuries, keep a slight bend in the knees when loading up heavy. Right now I do 90 pounds @ 20 reps (10 on each side).-See Less