Popsugar Health & Fitness Strength Training 22 Best Ab Exercises With Weights That'll Work Your Core 22 Best Ab-Strengthening Exercises Using Weights 8 April 2022 by Susi May View On One Page Photo 21 of 23 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 21 Side Bends This move doesn't look that challenging, but you'll really feel it in your obliques. Get into your starting position by standing with your feet hip-width apart, holding a pair of two- to 5-kilogram dumbbells or plates by your sides. Begin the movement by bending sideways to your right. Squeeze your obliques as you bend. Return to starting position. Then bend to the left side. This completes one rep. Previous Next Start Slideshow Strength TrainingWorkoutsAb Exercises