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Abs Exercise Database ->Side Bend
Side Bend

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Side Bend

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Main Muscle Group : Abs

Detailed Muscle Group : Obliques

Type : Strength

Mechanics : N/A

Equipment : Dumbbell

Difficulty : Beginner

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The side bend exercise works the oblique abdominal muscles

Steps :

1.) Start off standing up straight with your feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent and abs drawn in.

2.) Grab a dumbbell in one hand and standing straight upright, bend at the waist as far as possible to one side.

3.) Slowly return back up to the starting position.

4.) Switch the dumbbell to your other hand and repeat the exercise.

5.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.

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