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45 Degree Side Bend

Place your feet one after the other onto the footrests and support your thigh against the platform.

Exercise details

Primary muscle

Core

Also works: Lats, Lower Back

Equipment
Bench
Tracking
Reps

Execution

How to do it

  1. Place your feet one after the other onto the footrests and support your thigh against the platform.

  2. Place your hands behind your head and assume an upright position with a straight back.

  3. Crunch your torso toward the platform and then to the other side.

  4. Repeat while keeping yourself stable.

Form tips

  • Maintain a steady and controlled pace to ensure proper form and prevent strain.

  • Focus on using your oblique muscles to lift your upper body, avoiding any jerking or sudden movements.

  • Keep your neck in a neutral position to avoid straining it during the exercise.

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