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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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