45 degree side bend

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Instructions:

  • 1Place your feet one after the other onto the footrests and support your thigh against the platform.
  • 2Place your hands behind your head and assume an upright position with a straight back.
  • 3Crunch your torso toward the platform and then to the other side.
  • 4Repeat while keeping yourself stable.

Tips:

  • Keep your core tight.
  • Avoid bending your neck and keep it in a neutral position.
  • Maintain a smooth breathing pattern and avoid breath-holding.

45 degree side bend Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs