45 degrees Side Bend (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • 2Place your hands on your hips
  • 3Tilt your upper body to one side at a 45-degree angle, keeping your chest facing forward
  • 4Return to the center position
  • 5Repeat on the other side

Tips:

  • Ensure core muscles remain engaged throughout
  • Avoid twisting your upper body
  • Perform the exercise slowly and maintain control
  • Focus on squeezing your obliques when you bend

45 degrees Side Bend Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs