Dumbbell Side Bend

Starting position

• Stand upright, one dumbbell at your side in one hand.
• Free hand at the temple or hip.

Execution

• Bend the upper body towards the side of the dumbbell.
• Straighten up and go slightly to the other side; switch sides after the set.
• Only sideways, not forward.

Common mistakes

• A dumbbell in each hand: the weights cancel each other out.
• Bending forward.
• With momentum.