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Welcome to our Dumbbell Side Bends Exercise instruction guide!
On this page you'll learn how to do this exercise using the correct technique. Below you'll find pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to ge the most out of this and other abs exercises so you can immediately add to your abdominal workouts, fat loss workouts, and other workout routines.
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Exercise Name: | Dumbbell Side Bends |
Main Muscle: | Obliques |
Secondary Muscle(s): | Abs |
Equipment Required: | Dumbbell* |
*This exercise is pictured below using a dumbbell, however you can also do the side bend while holding a barbell in one hand at your side or on a cable pulley by attaching the handle and putting the cable on the lowest setting to the floor.
Exercise Description and Instruction:
Dumbbell Side Bends are one of our core strengthening exercises a work the obliques, the muscles on the sides of your abs. The obliques and abs are commonly worked together and this exercise can be a great addition to your abdominal workouts or fat loss workouts.
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