Weighted side bend

Dumbbell or cable

Also called dumbbell side bend, side bend

Weighted side bend, start positionWeighted side bend, end position
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Hold a weight at one side and bend the trunk sideways, then return. Trains the obliques through loaded spinal side flexion.

  1. Bend straight sideways, no twisting
  2. Small controlled range
  3. Keep the load moderate

Movement

Pattern
Rotation
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
One side at a time
Equipment
Dumbbells

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Core

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