Form cues
- Keep hips stacked
- Engage obliques
- Avoid pulling neck
- Slow movement
Exercise
Side Bend on Stability Ball
Waist, stability ball
A lateral flexion movement performed on a stability ball to target the obliques.
Target: obliques. Also works: rectus abdominis, quadratus lumborum.
Steps
- Position yourself sideways on a stability ball, feet braced.
- Place top hand behind head, other hand for balance.
- Lower your torso over the ball for a stretch.
- Contract your side to lift torso up in a side bend.
- Lower back down with control, repeat.
Common mistakes
- Using momentum
- Rotating torso
- Not stabilizing with lower arm
Breathing
Exhale as you crunch up, inhale as you lower.
In the app, search for Side Bend on Stability Ball and add it to a workout.