Exercises

Barbell ab exercises

Barbell ab exercises, from the easiest version to the hardest. The barbell carries the heaviest loads: squats, deadlifts, presses and the Olympic lifts.

7 moves6 with 3D demosBeginner 3 Intermediate 2 Advanced 2

Beginner barbell ab exercises 3

Barbell Side Bend demonstrated on the 3D figure

3D demoBarbell Side BendBeginner · A barbell

Landmine 180's demonstrated on the 3D figure

3D demoLandmine 180'sBeginner · A barbell

Seated Barbell Twist demonstrated on the 3D figure

3D demoSeated Barbell TwistBeginner · A barbell + A bench or box

Intermediate barbell ab exercises 2

Barbell Ab Rollout demonstrated on the 3D figure

3D demoBarbell Ab RolloutIntermediate · A barbell

Barbell Rollout from BenchIntermediate · A barbell + A bench or box

Advanced barbell ab exercises 2

Barbell rollout from the knees demonstrated on the 3D figure

3D demoBarbell rollout from the kneesAdvanced · A barbell

Press Sit-Up demonstrated on the 3D figure

3D demoPress Sit-UpAdvanced · A barbell + A bench or box

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Questions people ask

What are good barbell ab exercises for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as Barbell Side Bend, Landmine 180's, Seated Barbell Twist. There are 3 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.