Dumbbell Side Bridge
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The dumbbell side bridge targets the obliques and requires core stability, enhancing lateral strength and balance. It involves holding a side plank position while supporting a dumbbell with the top hand, engaging the core to maintain alignment.
How to do it
- Start in a side plank position with the body straight, forearm on the ground, and feet stacked.
- Hold a dumbbell in the top hand, resting it on the hip or slightly above.
- Engage the core to maintain a straight line from head to heels.
- Hold the position for the desired duration, ensuring the hips don’t drop.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Muscles worked
Primary Obliques
Secondary Deltoid Lateral Gluteus Medius Rectus Abdominis