Standing Side Leans / Reaches / Bends
- Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart, while maintaining a slight bend in your knees
- Place your right hand on your waist, palm facing in, with your left hand resting down by your left thigh. This is the starting position
- Keeping your back and neck straight, lean towards the left side, allowing your left hand to slide down your left thigh
- After your left hand has ventured down 4 – 6 inches, gradually pull your body back up to the starting position
- Complete for the designated reps or time on each side
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Standing side leans / reaches / bends is a at-home exercise that targets abs and obliques and also works lower back. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Seated lean backs / chair crunches, dumbbell chops and flutter kicks. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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