Side-Bend & Kneeling
The Side-Bend & Kneeling mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Side-Bend & Kneeling Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Side-Bend & Kneeling
Setup
Start in a kneeling position on a mat, with your shins and knees firmly pressed into the surface.
Keep your spine tall and maintain an upright posture.
Execution
Reach one arm down toward the floor beside your knee while simultaneously drawing the opposite arm overhead toward the side you are leaning into.
Allow your upper body to bend laterally (sideways), focusing on creating space between your ribcage and hip on the elevated side.
Move slowly to feel the controlled stretch along the side of the torso.
Return to the upright starting position and switch sides, completing the movement pattern by alternating left and right extensions.
Side-Bend & Kneeling FAQs
What muscles does the Side-Bend & Kneeling work?
The Side-Bend & Kneeling mainly works the core. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Side-Bend & Kneeling?
None. The Side-Bend & Kneeling is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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