Side Bend (on Stability Ball)
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Equipment
The side bend on a stability ball targets the obliques, providing an effective workout for the side of the abdominal area. By incorporating the stability ball, this exercise also engages core stabilizers, improving balance and core strength.
How to do it
- Sit on a stability ball, positioning your side on it while extending your legs straight out.
- Place your hands behind your head and engage your core.
- Lower your torso sideways over the ball, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching sides.
Muscles worked
Primary Obliques
Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Medius Rectus Abdominis
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