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Dumbbell Side Bend

DumbbellIsolationEasy to learnOne side at a time
Front
Back
Primary

Works

Obliques

You need

Dumbbells

Dumbbells setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Dumbbell in one hand, stand tall
  2. 2Bend sideways toward the weight
  3. 3Pull back up with the opposite side

Most common mistake

Holding dumbbells in both hands, which cancels out the load.

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Why research scores it 65
Target tension · 35%3/5
Loaded stretch · 25%3/5
Progression · 20%4/5
Low cost · 20%5/5
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