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Band Side Bend

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Muscles worked

High load
Obliques
Low load
Abs and Forearms

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Stand on one end of a band and hold the other end at your side. Keeping your shoulders facing forward, bend sideways away from the hand holding the band against its resistance. Return to upright slowly, then switch sides.

Form cues

  • Bend sideways, not forward.
  • Use a controlled range.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

ShoulderElbowWristLower backHip

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.