Sitting Side Bend on a padded stool

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit straight on a padded stool with your feet flat on the ground
  • 2Place your hands on your waist
  • 3Bend to the side as far as you can without moving your hips
  • 4Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side
  • 5Perform equal reps on both sides

Tips:

  • Keep your spine neutral throughout the movement
  • Avoid leaning forward or backward during the side bend
  • Exhale when you bend to the side and inhale when you return to the center
  • Keep your abdominal muscles engaged throughout the exercise

Sitting Side Bend on a padded stool Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs