Exercise library
Core
Dumbbell Side Bend
- Primary muscle
- Core
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Core
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Stand tall holding a dumbbell in one hand with the other hand at your side or on your hip. Bend laterally toward the weighted side, then contract your opposite obliques to return upright. Keep your torso in one plane and avoid leaning forward or back.
Video demo coming soon.
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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the core: