Best Core Workouts With Barbells For Men
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Barbells serve as a fundamental piece of equipment, offering a wide range of exercises and the ability to progressively load weight to maximize strength gains.
Targeting the core, which consists of the muscles in the lower torso such as the abs and lower back, can effectively improve stabilization through dynamic and static movements.
Men may find these exercises particularly fitting for common preferences, with recommended repetitions and weights tailored to averages like a height of 5'10", weight of 180 pounds, and age of 35 years; individual variations in capacity should be acknowledged.
Emphasizing form and gradual progression ensures effective and safe muscle development while addressing individual fitness goals.
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Lower Back, Abs
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1. Stiff-Legged Barbell Good Morning
SETS LOGGED1,887,732Lower Back Strength95 mScoreLower Back
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Squat RackThe Stiff-Legged Barbell Good Morning exercise targets the hamstrings and lower back. It uses a barbell for added resistance and helps maintain a straight back while hinging at the hips.
How to do it
The Stiff-Legged Barbell Good Morning exercise targets the hamstrings and lower back. It uses a barbell for added resistance and helps maintain a straight back while hinging at the hips.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps40lbs28reps40lbs38reps40lbs2. Barbell Ab Rollout
SETS LOGGED300,321Abs Strength49 mScoreAbsBarbellsThe 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
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.
Sets, Reps, Weight17reps27reps37reps47reps3. Landmine Core Rotation
SETS LOGGED117,152Abs Strength74 mScoreAbsBarbells
LandmineThe 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
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.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps30lbs28reps30lbs38reps30lbs4. Rack Pulls
SETS LOGGED642,470Lower Back Strength91 mScoreLower BackBarbellsSquat RackRack Pulls are a simpler version of the Deadlift, where you lift a barbell from a higher position on a rack. This exercise is ideal for beginners or those with mobility issues, as it helps focus on the upper part of the lift.
How to do it
Rack Pulls are a simpler version of the Deadlift, where you lift a barbell from a higher position on a rack. This exercise is ideal for beginners or those with mobility issues, as it helps focus on the upper part of the lift.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps75lbs28reps75lbs38reps75lbs5. Standing Oblique Crunch
SETS LOGGED269,090Abs Strength70 mScoreAbsBarbellsThe 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
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.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps35lbs28reps35lbs38reps35lbs
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