Standing Dumbbell / Kettlebell Side Bends
How to Do Standing Dumbbell / Kettlebell Side Bends
- Stand straight, your feet shoulder width apart, while holding a dumbbell in your left hand with your palm facing in to your body.
- Place your right hand on your waist, palm facing in. This is the start position.
- Keeping your back and head straight, bend only from your waist to the right. Inhale as you bend.
- Continue as far as possible, then hold for a count of one.
- Return to the start position, exhaling as you do so.
- Repeat the movement this time bending to the left and returning to the start position.
- Complete all repetitions holding the dumbbell with your left hand before changing hands.
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Related Obliques Exercises
Weighted Russian / Mason Twists
Side Plank Rotations / Elbow Twists
Bosu Ball Leg Pull-in / Knee Tucks
Standing Dumbbell / Kettlebell Side Bends Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Standing Dumbbell / Kettlebell Side Bends targets obliques and also works abs. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: dumbbells and kettlebells.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Weighted russian / mason twists, side plank rotations / elbow twists and bosu ball leg pull-in / knee tucks. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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