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Best Beginner Abs Workouts With Barbells

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This workout emphasizes the use of barbells, a versatile and essential piece of equipment, to perform exercises targeting the abdominal muscles.

Barbells allow for the execution of movements that enhance both maximum strength and muscle growth.

The included exercises are tailored for beginners, defined as individuals with less than one year of training experience, and utilize user-friendly techniques to ensure safety while maintaining workout effectiveness.

The abdominal muscles, primarily responsible for spinal flexion and rotation, play a crucial role in stabilizing the body during activity.

Adjustments in weight and repetitions are made to accommodate individual capabilities without compromising the challenge or progress.

This structured regimen encourages strength and development for participants embarking on their fitness journey.

The 2 Best Beginner Abs Exercises with Barbells

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  • 1. Landmine Core Rotation

    Landmine Core Rotation demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    Abs Strength
    74 mScore
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    Photo of Barbells
    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
    25lbs
    2
    8reps
    25lbs
    3
    8reps
    25lbs
    Full Video & Instructions

  • 2. Standing Oblique Crunch

    Standing Oblique Crunch demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    269,090
    Abs Strength
    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
    25lbs
    2
    8reps
    25lbs
    3
    8reps
    25lbs
    Full Video & Instructions