Weighted Dumbbell Side Bends

Weighted Dumbbell Side Bends

Side Bends are another popular gym exercise. They may be done holding comfortably heavy dumbbells or with closed fists.Side Bends involve all of the abdominal muscles as well as the back muscles.

How to do:

1. Stand up straight and hold a dumbbell in one hand. The
free hand can dangle along side your body or be placed
behind your head.

2. Bend sideways holding your pelvis very firm. The shoulder
of the arm holding the dumbbell should bend toward the floor
.
3. When you reach a point where you cannot bend further,
inhale, hold your breath and raise yourself back to the erect
starting position exhaling when you reach the vertical
position.

4. Repeat this movement several times before switching to
the opposite arm.

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