Seated Side Bend on a Chair Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Intensity
- low
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 3
- Alternate Names
- Sitting Side Bend
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Seated Side Bend on a Chair
- Sit upright on a chair with your feet flat on the ground.
- Place one hand behind your head and extend the other arm straight down.
- Slowly lean to the side where your arm is extended, feeling the stretch in your side.
- Hold the position briefly, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning forward or backward instead of sideways.
- Forgetting to engage the core during the movement.
- Moving too quickly, which can reduce effectiveness.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without any arm movement if it strains your shoulders.
- Use a smaller range of motion if you have trouble balancing.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to enhance stability.
- Perform the movement slowly for better control.
Seated Side Bend on a Chair Alternatives
Tags
obliques
core
strength
seated
flexibility
beginner
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