Weighted Side Bend (on stability ball) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Latissimus Dorsi
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Weighted Side Bend
How to: Weighted Side Bend (on stability ball)
- Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and shoulder-width apart.
- Hold a weight in one hand, keeping the other hand on your hip.
- Slowly bend to the side, bringing the weight down toward the ground while lowering your torso.
- Return to starting position by engaging your obliques and pulling back up.
- Complete the set, then switch sides.
Common Mistakes
- Bending too far forward or backward instead of to the side.
- Using momentum instead of muscle engagement.
- Not stabilizing the hips during the exercise.
Modifications
- Perform without weights for beginners or those with back issues.
- Use a chair instead of a stability ball for additional support.
Tips
- Maintain a slow and controlled motion to avoid injury.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Keep the movement smooth and avoid bouncing.
Weighted Side Bend (on stability ball) Alternatives
Tags
core
waist
obliques
strength
stability ball
weighted