This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, especially side abdominals
For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells
Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in both arms, relaxed at your sides.
While keeping your back straight and your head up, bend only at the waist to the right as far as possible. Hold for a second and come back up to the starting position as you exhale.
Now repeat the movement but bend to the left instead. Hold for a second and come back to the starting position.
Tips:
Breathe in as you bend to the side. Breathe out as you return to starting position.
Use caution if you have lower back problems, or avoid this exercise altogether.
Keep the rest of the body stationary. If you are loading up heavy or if you have knee problems, keep a slight bend in your knees.
Alternatively, you can perform this exercise with a barbell placed on the back of your shoulders and slightly below the neck.
Beginners: 10 repetitions on each side
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions on each side
Advanced level: 20 repetitions on each side
For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells
Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in both arms, relaxed at your sides.
While keeping your back straight and your head up, bend only at the waist to the right as far as possible. Hold for a second and come back up to the starting position as you exhale.
Now repeat the movement but bend to the left instead. Hold for a second and come back to the starting position.
Tips:
Breathe in as you bend to the side. Breathe out as you return to starting position.
Use caution if you have lower back problems, or avoid this exercise altogether.
Keep the rest of the body stationary. If you are loading up heavy or if you have knee problems, keep a slight bend in your knees.
Alternatively, you can perform this exercise with a barbell placed on the back of your shoulders and slightly below the neck.
Beginners: 10 repetitions on each side
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions on each side
Advanced level: 20 repetitions on each side