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Sandbag Side Bend

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Exercise Profile

Sandbag Side Bend Overview

The sandbag side bend workout primarily engages the obliques and lower back muscles.

The sandbag adds resistance to the side bend movement, providing a challenging workout for these targeted muscles.

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Sandbag Side Bend Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a sandbag in your right hand.
  2. Keep your back straight and engage your core muscles.
  3. Slowly bend your upper body to the left, lowering the sandbag towards your left foot.
  4. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, feeling a stretch on the right side of your torso.
  5. Return to the starting position by slowly lifting your upper body back up to the center.

Sandbag Side Bend Tips

  1. Start with a light sandbag to get the hang of the side bend exercise.
  2. Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the sandbag with both hands.
  3. Engage your obliques by slowly bending sideways, keeping your core tight.
  4. Avoid leaning forward or backward; focus on a straight line from head to hips.
  5. Feel the stretch in your obliques and lower back as you lower the sandbag.
  6. Return to the starting position by engaging your obliques and lifting the sandbag.
  7. Repeat on the other side, aiming for a controlled and smooth movement.

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