Barbell Side Bend

Progression Highlights

Starting Suggestions

Primer Sets25.5 lbs

Ease back in after 31 days away.

  • Last session opened with 2 sets.
  • 36% of Modern Era PR.
Steady Opener30 lbs

Match your last starting set to groove technique.

  • Last top set: 40 lbs × 12 reps.
  • 43% of Modern Era PR.
Progression Push32 lbs

Nudge the load forward while staying crisp.

  • 46% of Modern Era PR.
Trend & Recovery
Volume TrendDOWN · -68.2%
Days Since Last Session31
% of Modern Era PR57.1%
Days Since PR328

Recent Workouts

LastDec 10, 2025(32d ago)
30→40 lbs
2 sets · 24 reps · 840 vol
-1Oct 12, 2025(91d ago)
20→30 lbs
2 sets · 40 reps · 1,000 vol
-2Sep 13, 2025(120d ago)
30→50 lbs
3 sets · 36 reps · 1,440 vol
-3May 14, 2025(242d ago)
0→0 lbs
4 sets · 40 reps · 0 vol
-4Feb 16, 2025(329d ago)
40→70 lbs
4 sets · 48 reps · 2,640 vol

PR Progression (Modern Era)

70 lbFeb 16, 2025(329d ago)
1 set12 reps840 vol
60 lbOct 16, 2024(452d ago)
1 set12 reps720 vol
50 lbApr 30, 2024(620d ago)
3 sets30 reps1,500 vol
40 lbDec 23, 2023(749d ago)
4 sets30 reps1,200 vol

Rep Range Records

1RM98 lbs · 12 repsFeb 16, 2025 (329d ago)(from 70 lbs)
3RM
5RM40 lbs · 6 repsDec 23, 2023 (749d ago)
8RM40 lbs · 8 repsDec 23, 2023 (749d ago)
10RM50 lbs · 10 repsApr 30, 2024 (620d ago)
12RM70 lbs · 12 repsFeb 16, 2025 (329d ago)

Frequently Paired

  1. 1.
    Cable Crunch
    42% of sessions
  2. 2.
    Machine Back Extension
    18% of sessions
  3. 3.
    Decline Crunch
    16% of sessions
  4. 4.
  5. 5.
    Barbell Bench Press
    24% of sessions
  6. 6.
    Exercise Ball Crunch
    63% of sessions
  7. 7.
    One-Arm Dumbbell Row
    11% of sessions
  8. 8.
    Plank
    16% of sessions
  9. 9.
  10. 10.
Action: Try 45 lbs for working sets
(30 days)N/A
(60 days)40 lbsW12-102025-12-10
(90 days)40 lbsW12-102025-12-10
(180 days)50 lbsS9-132025-09-13
(365 days)70 lbsU2-162025-02-16
(Modern Era)70 lbsU2-162025-02-16

Exercise Type
Strength - Weight (lbs), Reps
Primary
Equipment
Barbell
Avg. Weight Lifted
70.9
Avg. Improvement
1.08
Highest Weight (Modern Era)
70 lbs 2025-02-16
Latest Weight
40 lbs 2025-12-10
Lowest Weight
0 lbs 2025-05-14
Days
38
Sets
102
Gap
70
Highest Volume (Modern Era)
840 2025-02-16
Reps avg. improvement
0.14

Workout History

W12-102 sets
30 lb
12
40 lb
12
PR: 70 (329 days ago) [57%]
It’s hard to hold my shoulders in the position to do this exercise
U10-122 sets
20 lb
20
30 lb
20
PR: 70 (329 days ago) [43%]
S9-133 sets
30 lb
12
40 lb
12
50 lb
12
PR: 70 (329 days ago) [71%]
W5-144 sets
0 lb
10
0 lb
10
0 lb
10
0 lb
10
PR: 70 (329 days ago) [0%]
U2-164 sets
40 lb
12
50 lb
12
60 lb
12
ME70 lb
12
PR: 70 (329 days ago) [100%]
W2-124 sets
30 lb
12
40 lb
12
50 lb
12
60 lb
12
PR: 70 (329 days ago) [86%]