Progression ladder for the Barbell Side Bent

Pick an exercise to see the easier and harder steps either side of it, and log your sets so you can see when you are ready to move up.

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Easier and harder steps around the Barbell Side Bent

These are the substitutes for the Barbell Side Bent, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (1)

  1. 45° Side BendPlay demonstration

    45° Side Bend

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs

Where you are now

Barbell Side BentPlay demonstration

Barbell Side Bent

  • Beginner
  • Barbell
  • Abs

Harder steps (6)

  1. Barbell Standing TwistPlay demonstration

    Barbell Standing Twist

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Abs
  2. Plate Twist

    Plate Twist

    • Intermediate
    • Other
    • Abs
  3. Barbell Seated TwistPlay demonstration

    Barbell Seated Twist

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Abs
  4. Barbell Side Bend

    Barbell Side Bend

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Abs
  5. Cable TwistPlay demonstration

    Cable Twist

    • Intermediate
    • Cable
    • Abs
  6. Assisted Motion Russian TwistPlay demonstration

    Assisted Motion Russian Twist

    • Intermediate
    • Medicine-ball
    • Abs

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