Strength

Dumbbell Side Bend

The Dumbbell Side Bend targets and strengthens obliques, enhances balance, and boosts postural stability. Ideal for developing core strength and muscle tone. This exercise involves bending at the waist while holding a dumbbell.
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Dumbbell Side Bend instructions
Step-by-step instructions
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Stand up straight with a dumbbell in one hand, with your other hand on your hip.
2
Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your gaze forward.
3
Bend at your waist to the side that's holding the dumbbell. Allow the dumbbell to go down the side of your leg.
4
Stand back up straight using a controlled motion, bringing the dumbbell back to your side.
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Repeat for the programmed number of reps on both sides.
Stand up straight with a dumbbell in one hand, with your other hand on your hip.
Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your gaze forward.
Bend at your waist to the side that's holding the dumbbell. Allow the dumbbell to go down the side of your leg.
Stand back up straight using a controlled motion, bringing the dumbbell back to your side.
Repeat for the programmed number of reps on both sides.
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