Kettlebell Side Bend

Kettlebell Side Bend demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand up straight with a kettlebell in one hand. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and let your arms hang at your side
  • 2Bend only at your waist to the side, as far as possible
  • 3Hold for a second at the peak contraction
  • 4Return back to the starting position and repeat the movement on the other side
  • 5Continue alternating sides for your desired amount of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your movements slow and deliberate, avoid using momentum
  • Keep your abs engaged throughout the entire exercise
  • Don't hoist the kettlebell, let your obliques do the work
  • Maintain a neutral spine, avoid rounding or arching your back

Kettlebell Side Bend Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs