Progression ladder for the Barbell Side Bend

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Easier and harder steps around the Barbell Side Bend

These are the substitutes for the Barbell Side Bend, 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 (5)

  1. Barbell Side BentPlay demonstration

    Barbell Side Bent

    • Beginner
    • Barbell
    • Abs
  2. Elbow-to-kneePlay demonstration

    Elbow-to-knee

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs
  3. 45° Side BendPlay demonstration

    45° Side Bend

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs
  4. Alternate Heel TouchersPlay demonstration

    Alternate Heel Touchers

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs
  5. Spine TwistPlay demonstration

    Spine Twist

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Abs

Where you are now

Barbell Side Bend

Barbell Side Bend

  • Intermediate
  • Barbell
  • Abs

Harder steps (6)

  1. Cable Seated TwistPlay demonstration

    Cable Seated Twist

    • Intermediate
    • Cable
    • Abs
  2. Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs

    Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs

    • Intermediate
    • Kettlebell
    • Abs
  3. Weighted Russian TwistPlay demonstration

    Weighted Russian Twist

    • Intermediate
    • Weighted
    • Abs
  4. Landmine 180's

    Landmine 180's

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Abs
  5. Kettlebell Figure 8Play demonstration

    Kettlebell Figure 8

    • Intermediate
    • Kettlebell
    • Abs
  6. Landmine 180Play demonstration

    Landmine 180

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Abs

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