Bar Band Standing Side Bend Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Stick
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Side Bend with Stick
How to: Bar Band Standing Side Bend
- Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a stick with both hands over your head.
- Slowly bend to the side, reaching one arm down toward your knee while keeping the stick overhead.
- Hold for a moment at the bottom of the bend, then return to the upright position.
- Repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning forward or backward instead of side to side.
- Using momentum rather than controlled movements.
- Not engaging the core muscles.
Modifications
- Use a lighter stick or perform without equipment.
- Limit the range of motion if flexibility is an issue.
Tips
- Maintain a straight posture throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to stabilize your back.
- Control your movement to avoid jerking.
Bar Band Standing Side Bend Alternatives
Tags
core
obliques
waist
strength
flexibility
posture