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Band Side Bend GIF

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Worked muscles

  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
Equipment
Resistance band
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 3.27 seconds

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How to do a band side bend

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding one end of a band overhead with both hands, the other end anchored under your foot.
  2. Keep your arms extended and your core braced.
  3. Bend sideways at the waist away from the anchored foot, feeling a stretch and contraction along your obliques.
  4. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement.
  5. Return to the upright starting position in a controlled manner.
  6. Complete all reps on one side, then switch sides.

Form tips

  • Move only at the waist, not the hips or knees.
  • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
  • Avoid leaning forward or backward.
  • Control the band tension to prevent jerky motion.

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