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How to: Dumbbell Side Bend

Primary Muscles Used:Abs, Obliques

Exercise Families:Trunk Rotation

Equipment:Dumbbell(s)

Trainer:Chontel Duncan

  1. Holding a dumbbell in your left hand, plant both feet on the floor shoulder-width apart. Place your right hand behind your ear. Gently draw your ribs to your hips to engage your core. This is your starting position.
  2. Inhale. Stretching your right obliques, lower the dumbbell down your left leg and draw your ribs towards your left hip.
  3. Exhale. Contract your right obliques to straighten your torso to return to the starting position. Complete half of the specified number of repetitions on the same side, before completing the remaining repetitions on the other side.

Alternative Exercises for Obliques

* Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Sweat assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.

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