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Side Bend

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01Facts

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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:

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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 · Home

Cable

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 · Gym

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