Side Bend
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Side Bend focuses on Obliques.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Side Bend with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms relaxed at your sides.
- 2
Raise your right arm overhead, keeping it straight.
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Slowly bend your torso to the left side, reaching your right arm over your head and down towards your left side.
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Feel the stretch along your right side as you bend.
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Contract your right oblique muscles to pull your torso back to the upright starting position.
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Lower your right arm back to your side.
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Now, raise your left arm overhead, keeping it straight.
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Slowly bend your torso to the right side, reaching your left arm over your head and down towards your right side.
- 9
Feel the stretch along your left side as you bend.
- 10
Contract your left oblique muscles to pull your torso back to the upright starting position.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Side Bend, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Side Bend, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
