GymPlan AIDumbbell Side Bend
Dumbbell Side Bend is a beginner isolation dumbbell exercise that mainly works your abs.
💪 Abs🏋️ Dumbbell📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps
How to do the dumbbell side bend
- Stand up straight while holding a dumbbell on the left hand (palms facing the torso) as you have the right hand holding your waist. Your feet should be placed at shoulder width. This will be your starting position.
- While keeping your back straight and your head up, bend only at the waist to the right as far as possible. Breathe in as you bend to the side. Then hold for a second and come back up to the starting position as you exhale. Tip: Keep the rest of the body stationary.
- Now repeat the movement but bending to the left instead. Hold for a second and come back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then change hands.
Muscles worked
Primary: Abs
Sets and reps
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.
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What muscles does the dumbbell side bend work?
It mainly works your abs.
How many sets and reps of dumbbell side bend should I do?
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.
Is the dumbbell side bend good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.