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Machine Side Bend

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Muscles worked

High load
Obliques
Medium load
Core

Primary muscles

How to do it

Set up in a dedicated side-bend machine with the pad positioned against your torso. Keep your hips anchored and bend your torso sideways against the resistance. Return with control, then repeat on the other side.

Form cues

  • Bend sideways, not forward.
  • Keep your hips still.
  • Use a controlled range.

Safety

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

Lower 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.