How to Do Barbell Landmine Side Bend

Barbell Landmine Side Bend is a core exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Landmine Side Bend

  1. 01Stand perpendicular to a landmine-mounted barbell and grip the end of the sleeve with one hand.
  2. 02Hold the barbell at your side with a neutral spine and a slight bend in the knees.
  3. 03Slowly lower the barbell toward the floor by bending at the waist to the side.
  4. 04Contract your opposite side obliques to pull your torso back to a neutral upright position.
  5. 05Maintain a tight core throughout the movement to protect the lumbar spine.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Landmine Side Bend

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep your arm fully extended and focus on moving only in the frontal plane without leaning forward or backward.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Landmine Side Bend questions

What muscles does Barbell Landmine Side Bend work?

Barbell Landmine Side Bend is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Landmine Side Bend correctly?

Stand perpendicular to a landmine-mounted barbell and grip the end of the sleeve with one hand. Hold the barbell at your side with a neutral spine and a slight bend in the knees. Slowly lower the barbell toward the floor by bending at the waist to the side. Contract your opposite side obliques to pull your torso back to a neutral upright position. Maintain a tight core throughout the movement to protect the lumbar spine.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Landmine Side Bend?

Keep your arm fully extended and focus on moving only in the frontal plane without leaning forward or backward.

Is Barbell Landmine Side Bend suitable for beginners?

Barbell Landmine Side Bend is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Landmine Side Bend?

Barbell Landmine Side Bend uses barbell.

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