Form cues
- Keep chest up
- Don’t rotate hips
- Bend directly to the side
- Controlled return
Exercise
Band Side Bend
Waist, band
A standing lateral bend using a resistance band to target and strengthen the oblique muscles.
Target: obliques. Also works: rectus abdominis, erector spinae.
Steps
- Anchor the resistance band securely at ground level.
- Stand beside the anchor point, feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold the band handle with the outside hand, arm extended alongside your body.
- Keeping your torso straight, bend sideways at the waist away from the anchor.
- Return to the starting position and repeat for reps, then switch sides.
Common mistakes
- Rotating the torso instead of bending laterally
- Bending forward or backward
- Letting the band snap back
- Using momentum
Breathing
Exhale while bending, inhale on the return.
In the app, search for Band Side Bend and add it to a workout.