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Best Advanced Abs Workouts With Barbells

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This workout focuses on strengthening the abdominal muscles, a key group located in the lower torso responsible for spinal flexion, rotation, and stabilization essential during various movements.

The exercises incorporate barbells, a versatile and efficient tool, to facilitate optimal loading and enhance both strength and hypertrophy effectively.

Designed for advanced lifters, with over 4 years of experience, it includes complex movements like Olympic lifts and combinations requiring mastery of technique and timing.

Repetitions and weights are adjusted for individuals respecting personal capabilities, supporting progressive development and injury prevention.

The 3 Best Advanced Abs Exercises with Barbells

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  • 1. Barbell Ab Rollout

    Barbell Ab Rollout demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    Barbells

    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.

    How to do it

    1. Kneel in front of a barbell on the ground.
    2. Grab the barbell with both hands, keeping them shoulder-width apart.
    3. Brace your core and push the barbell forward until your arms and hips are fully extended.
    4. Maintain tension in your abdomen to keep your lower back straight.
    5. Pull the barbell back to the starting position while exhaling.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    2
    8reps
    3
    8reps
    4
    8reps
    Full Video & Instructions

  • 2. Landmine Core Rotation

    Landmine Core Rotation demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    Barbells
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    Landmine

    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.

    How to do it

    1. Secure one end of a barbell in a landmine attachment or a corner.
    2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grab the barbell with both hands at chest height.
    3. Rotate your torso, swinging the bar to your left side while keeping your arms straight.
    4. Swing the bar back to your right side, alternating sides with each movement.
    5. Repeat until you've completed your desired number of repetitions.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    35lbs
    2
    8reps
    35lbs
    3
    8reps
    35lbs
    Full Video & Instructions

  • 3. Standing Oblique Crunch

    Standing Oblique Crunch demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    70 mScore
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    Barbells

    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.

    How to do it

    1. Stand with feet hip-width apart.
    2. Hold a weight plate in your left hand, palm facing in, with your right hand resting on your right hip.
    3. Bend sideways to the left, lowering the weight plate towards the floor while keeping your arm extended.
    4. Return to standing and then bend to the right before returning to the starting position.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    45lbs
    2
    8reps
    45lbs
    3
    8reps
    45lbs
    Full Video & Instructions