Core: Abdominal and Lower Back Exercises

One way to develop an eye-catching midsection is to tone the obliques, which are the side abdominal muscles. Start by making these oblique bar crunches part of your core fitness routine.

Step 1

Assume start position as shown by lifting legs in air and holding bar overhead.

Step 2

Rotate bar to side by lifting right side of bar up toward right foot.

Step 3

Return to start position.

Step 4

Repeat on left side.

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