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obliques·core

Dumbbell side bend

Lateral flexion of the spine with a dumbbell held in one hand.

Real movement reference — Free Exercise DB (CC0).

Highlighted: primary muscle (bright), supporting muscles (light).

Difficulty

1/5

dumbbells

Secondary muscles

core

Form cues

1Bend straight to the side, no rotation
2Squeeze opposite oblique at top
3Keep hips locked

Common mistakes

Twisting the torso
Too heavy a load — pinches lower back

Contraindications

Skip or modify this move if you have:

Lower back injury

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