Side-Bend Arm-Above
Stretch & strengthen! Side-Bend Arm-Above targets obliques, improving flexibility and posture. Feel the burn with each controlled bend!
The Side-Bend Arm-Above mainly works the core, with help from the shoulders and back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Side-Bend Arm-Above Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Side-Bend Arm-Above Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Side-Bend Arm-Above
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended above your head. Interlace your fingers with palms facing upwards.
Engage your core and keep your back straight and head neutral.
Slowly bend your torso to one side, keeping your arms straight. You should feel the stretch along the side of your abdomen and hip.
Hold the side bend for a moment, focusing on the stretch in your obliques and the side of your torso.
Return to the starting position with control.
Repeat the bend to the opposite side.
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions or for a specific duration.
Ensure that your movements are slow and controlled, aiming to increase the range of motion over time.
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Side-Bend Arm-Above FAQs
What muscles does the Side-Bend Arm-Above work?
The Side-Bend Arm-Above mainly works the core, with help from the shoulders and back. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Side-Bend Arm-Above?
None. The Side-Bend Arm-Above is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Side-Bend Arm-Above variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Side-Bend Hyperextension, Arm Apart Circular Toe-Tap, Side-Bend Ballerina and Band Side-Bend Overhead.
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