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Dumbbell Side Bend

Dumbbell Side Bend

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Difficulty

beginner

Exercise Type

strength

Log Type

weight and reps

Instructions

The dumbbell side bend exercise works the oblique muscles (which are the muscles on the sides of your abs.) Steps : 1.) Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart with your knees slightly bent and abs drawn in. 2.) Grab a dumbbell in one hand, stand up straight and then bend at the waist to one side of your body as far as possible. 3.) Hold onto the position for a count, squeezing your abdominal muscles and the return back to the starting position. 4.) Switch to the other side and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired. Tips : 1.) Be careful to bend only at your waist and not at the hips or knees.

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