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Dumbbell Side Bridge

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Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells

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

  1. Start in a side plank position with the body straight, forearm on the ground, and feet stacked.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in the top hand, resting it on the hip or slightly above.
  3. Engage the core to maintain a straight line from head to heels.
  4. Hold the position for the desired duration, ensuring the hips don’t drop.
  5. Switch sides and repeat.

Muscles worked

Primary Obliques

Secondary Deltoid Lateral Gluteus Medius Rectus Abdominis

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