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December 14, 2025

Abdominal Exercise: One Dumbbell Side Bend

Incline Crunches Exercise Example VideoPrimary Muscle

Obliques

Secondary Muscles

Front Abs

Equipment Needed

Dumbbell

Mechanics Type

Isolation

Proper Exercise Technique



- Standing upright, hold a dumbbell in your right hand at your side

- Place the left hand behind your head (bicep next to ear)

- Simply bend directly sideways toward the side holding the dumbbell, return to starting position and repeat

- After completing all the reps for one side switch the dumbbell to the other hand

- Keep the back straight and the head up and don't lean forward

One Dumbbell Side Bend Exercise - Start Position

One Dumbbell Side Bend exercise

One Dumbbell Side Bend Exercise - Finish Position

One Dumbbell Side Bend exercise

One Dumbbell Side Bend Exercise Video

 

One Dumbbell Side Bend Exercise Abdominal Video

 


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