Want to learn how to do a Dumbbell Side Bends ? Read on further for detailed workout instructions, notes, video and pro tips for learning proper form and train better for it.

Dumbbell Side Bends are performed to work Abs & Obliques.

Primary muscle: Abs & Obliques are primarily effected by performing this exercise.

A pair of dumbbells is all you need to perform this exercise.

1. Stand straight with shoulders and feet wide apart and hold a dumbbell in your left hand.
2. Starting position: Place your right hand on your waist.
3. Now, keep your head and back straight and bend only from your waist to your right.
4. Inhale, and bend as much as you can and hold for a count of two.
5. Final position: Get back to the start position, exhale as you do so.
6. Now perform the similar steps bending to your left.
7. Repeat the steps mentioned above in order to complete your reps.

Yes, this exercise can be performed seated on a bench.

The difficulty level of doing this exercise is Easy.

Women and men both can perform this exercise easily.

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