SIDE BEND (DUMBELL) FOR STRONG ABS

DUMBELL SIDE BEND

     PRIMARY TARGET : ABS MUSCLES

            OTHER MUSCLES : LOWER BACK 

1.   Hold a dumbbell in right hand and stand up straight, while maintaining a shoulder width gap between your feet.

2.   In the above position, your right hand is holding a dumbell (palm facing the torso) and other is on your head as shown above.

3.   In this starting position, stand firmly with your back straight and now twist/bend (only from your waist) to the right as deep as you can do, while inhaling.

4.   Pause for a second in this position and Feel the stretching in your abdominal muscles.

5.   While exhaling, slowly come back to the starting position, and then twist/bend your waist in the left hand side.

6.   Repeat as many times as recommended and then do the same while holding the dumbbell in left hand. 

  

TIPS:

Ø During the exercise, keep your neck and torso, straight in a proper alignment.

Ø Make a full control on your body during the exercise.

Ø For the sake of variation, you can do this exercise with barbell on your shoulders or while seating on a bench.

Ø Pace, while doing the exercise must be slow or medium.