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Core · Intermediate

Kettlebell Side Bend

Loaded standing lateral trunk flexion targeting the obliques through a controlled side-bend range.

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Kettlebell Side Bend demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Core

Equipment

Kettlebell

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand tall holding one kettlebell at the side with the opposite hand relaxed or placed lightly on the torso.
  2. 02Brace the abdominals, keep the hips level, and maintain the shoulders square to the front.
  3. 03Allow the kettlebell to travel down the outside of the leg as you bend toward the loaded side.
  4. 04Stop before rotating, leaning forward, or shifting the pelvis, then contract the opposite obliques to return upright.
  5. 05Complete the repetitions through the same controlled range and then switch the kettlebell to the other side.

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