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Dumbbell Side Bend

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Obliques
Also works
Abdominals
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Stand tall holding a dumbbell at one side, other hand on your hip.
  2. Bend sideways toward the dumbbell, sliding it down your leg.
  3. Pull yourself back up past straight using the opposite side; switch sides after your set.

Common mistakes

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.

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