Barbells are a widely-used and versatile piece of gym equipment, integral to many strength-building and hypertrophy-focused workouts.
For men, exercises with barbells remain effective and accommodate varied preferences, forming part of adaptable routines with considerations of height, weight, and average age, such as 5’10” and 180lbs at 35 years old.
Targeting the abdominal muscles, located on the front of the body's lower torso, involves movements promoting spinal stability, flexion, and rotation for core engagement.
These exercises leverage barbells to encourage progressive resistance enhancements and muscular development, integrating effective and accessible options to suit individual fitness levels.
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The Barbell Ab Rollout is an advanced exercise that helps strengthen your core muscles. You start on your knees, roll the barbell forward while keeping your back straight, and then pull it back to your starting position. This exercise effectively works your abs, shoulders, and back, so it's important to maintain good form.
The Barbell Ab Rollout is an advanced exercise that helps strengthen your core muscles. You start on your knees, roll the barbell forward while keeping your back straight, and then pull it back to your starting position. This exercise effectively works your abs, shoulders, and back, so it's important to maintain good form.
The Landmine Core Rotation is an exercise that strengthens your entire core, especially the obliques. It involves rotating a barbell from side to side, which helps improve your stability and movement control.
The Landmine Core Rotation is an exercise that strengthens your entire core, especially the obliques. It involves rotating a barbell from side to side, which helps improve your stability and movement control.
The Standing Oblique Crunch is an exercise that targets the side abdominal muscles, known as the obliques, while standing. It emphasizes balance and stability as you bend to bring your elbow towards your knee, effectively engaging your core.
The Standing Oblique Crunch is an exercise that targets the side abdominal muscles, known as the obliques, while standing. It emphasizes balance and stability as you bend to bring your elbow towards your knee, effectively engaging your core.