Abs · Weighted · Intermediate
How to do Weighted Side Bend (On Stability Ball)
The weighted side bend on a stability ball targets the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques, and also engages the lower back. The use of a stability ball increases the balance and core activation required, while the added weight increases resistance for strength gains.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Obliques and Lower back
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Abs
How to do Weighted Side Bend (On Stability Ball), step by step
- Sit on a stability ball with your feet shoulder-width apart and flat on the ground.
- Hold a weight in one hand and place your other hand on your hip.
- Engage your core and slowly bend sideways towards the weighted side, keeping your back straight.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Muscles worked
Weighted Side Bend (On Stability Ball) works your abs as the main mover, with help from your obliques and lower back.
Track Weighted Side Bend (On Stability Ball) in SPLYT
Weighted Side Bend (On Stability Ball) 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.
