Standing Side-Bend Landmine

- Weight plates for added resistance (optional)

Positioning:

1. Start Position: Stand next to the landmine with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold the end of the barbell with your right hand, your arm fully extended down at your side.
2. Body Alignment: Your torso should be upright, and your core engaged. You may place your left hand behind your head for support or keep it at your waist.

Movement Instructions:

1. Bending: Slowly lean your torso to the right, allowing the barbell to move down along your side. Focus on bending at your waist without twisting your torso.
2. Range of Motion: Go as low as comfortably possible while maintaining a stable stance. Ensure your knees remain slightly bent and your left side remains straight.
3. Pause: Hold the bottom position for a moment, feeling the stretch in your obliques (the muscles on the side of your abdomen).
4. Return: Engage your core and pull your torso back to the starting position, straightening your body. Ensure that you control the movement on the way up.
5. Repetitions: Perform 8-12 repetitions on the right side before switching to the left side and repeating the exercise.

Tips:

- Keep your movements controlled to avoid using momentum.
- Focus on using your oblique muscles to initiate the movement.
- Start with lighter resistance and gradually increase the weight as you become more comfortable with the exercise.