- Main muscle
- Obliques
- Also works
- Abdominals
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
How to do it
- Stand tall holding a dumbbell at one side, other hand on your hip.
- Bend sideways toward the dumbbell, sliding it down your leg.
- Pull yourself back up past straight using the opposite side; switch sides after your set.
Common mistakes
- Leaning forward or back instead of straight to the side.
- Going so heavy you just jerk it.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Dumbbell Side Bend into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.