Abs · Dumbbell · Beginner
How to do Dumbbell Side Bend
The dumbbell side bend is an isolation exercise targeting the oblique muscles and abs. It involves holding a dumbbell in one hand and bending sideways at the waist to work the core.
How to do Dumbbell Side Bend, step by step
- Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand, letting it hang down by your side.
- Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, slowly bend sideways at the waist towards the opposite side of the dumbbell, lowering the weight as far as you comfortably can.
- Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides and repeat.
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Muscles worked
Dumbbell Side Bend works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques.
Track Dumbbell Side Bend in SPLYT
Dumbbell Side Bend is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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