Demo & instructions
Dumbbell Side Bend
Also known as: Standing Dumbbell Side Bend, Weighted Side Bend
Instructions
A standing side-to-side bend holding one dumbbell, where the muscles along the opposite side of your waist pull you back upright. A simple way to load the obliques through a full range.
- Movement
- Trunk flexion
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 8–20 reps
Setup
- 1Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and a dumbbell in one hand at your side, palm facing in.
- 2Rest your free hand on your hip or behind your head and keep your shoulders level.
Execution
- 1Bend directly sideways toward the dumbbell, letting it slide down the outside of your thigh.
- 2Stop when you feel a comfortable stretch along the opposite side of your waist.
- 3
Target
Equipment
Muscles worked
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
