Dumbbell Side Bend Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Side Crunch
How to: Dumbbell Side Bend
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell in one hand.
- Slowly bend at the waist to the side while keeping your back straight.
- Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the pelvis to tilt instead of isolating the obliques.
- Using too much weight, causing form breakdown.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without weight to focus on technique.
- Use a lighter dumbbell or no weight to reduce strain.
Tips
- Keep your movements controlled and steady.
- Focus on engaging your core to avoid lower back strain.
- Adjust the weight of the dumbbell according to your fitness level.
Dumbbell Side Bend Alternatives
Tags
waist
core
strength
dumbbell
obliques
intermediate