Dumbbell Side Bend

Dumbbell Side Bend — Start position
Start position
Dumbbell Side Bend — End position
End position
Region
Lumbar & Core
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • abdominals

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell on the left hand (palms facing the torso) as you have the right hand holding your waist. Your feet should be placed at shoulder width. This will be your starting position.

  2. While keeping your back straight and your head up, bend only at the waist to the right as far as possible. Breathe in as you bend to the side. Then hold for a second and come back up to the starting position as you exhale. Tip: Keep the rest of the body stationary.

  3. Now repeat the movement but bending to the left instead. Hold for a second and come back to the starting position.

  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then change hands.

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