01Facts
Side Bend is a beginner single-joint isolation trunk-flexing exercise targeting the Abs in the Core region. Secondary muscles engaged include Obliques and Hip Flexors. Trained one side at a time.
02Muscle recruitment
Scored primarily as Core. Stimulus share across muscles:
03Equipment variations
Dumbbell
Dumbbell Side Bend
Dumbbell Side Bend is a beginner single-joint isolation trunk-flexing exercise targeting the Obliques in the Core region. Performed using dumbbells, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Spinal Erectors and Forearms. Trained one side at a time.
Also called side bend
External load · Per side · HomeCable
Cable Side Bend
Cable Side Bend is a beginner single-joint isolation trunk-flexing exercise targeting the Abs in the Core region. Performed using a cable stack, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Obliques and Hip Flexors. Trained one side at a time.
External load · Per side · Gym04More core movements
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