Side Bend - Barbell

Stand tall, feet shoulder-width.

Place barbell across upper back/shoulders (like squat). Grip bar wide.

Engage core, keep back straight.

Slowly bend torso directly to one side (e.g., right) at the waist.

Keep hips stable, avoid leaning forward/backward.

Feel stretch/contraction in opposite oblique (left).

Return to center.

Repeat bend to other side (left).

Continue alternating.