Weighted Side Bend
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Weighted Side Bend focuses on Obliques.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Side Bend with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
- 2
Keep your back straight and core engaged, then slowly bend your torso to the side where you are holding the dumbbell.
- 3
Lower the dumbbell towards your knee, feeling a stretch in your opposite oblique.
- 4
Using your oblique muscles, slowly pull your torso back up to the starting upright position.
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If you enjoyed Weighted Side Bend, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
