For men Difficulty 1/5
Dynamic Side Bends
Core / Back
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Standing Side BendExercise demonstration
For men
Standing Side Bend
CoreBackDifficulty 1/5Standing
How to do it
- Stand tall with one hand on your hip and the other arm extended overhead.
- Bend gently to the side without rotating forward, return to center, and switch sides.
What to feel
A long stretch along the side of your waist and ribs on the reaching side.
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