Stick Side-Bend Candle
The Stick Side-Bend Candle mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Stick Side-Bend Candle Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Lower Back (quadratus lumborum)
How to do the Stick Side-Bend Candle
Setup
Begin by kneeling on the floor on both knees.
Extend your right leg straight out to your side, keeping your foot flat on the ground.
Keep your left knee directly under your hip.
Raise both arms overhead and interlace your fingers, keeping your arms straight and close to your ears.
Movement
Inhale to prepare, engaging your core muscles.
Exhale and slowly lean your upper body toward the side of the extended leg (right side).
Keep your torso facing forward throughout the movement; do not let your chest collapse toward the floor.
Ensure your hips stay level and do not shift side to side.
Feel the stretch along the opposite side (left side) of your torso.
Inhale and slowly return to the starting upright position.
Complete the desired number of reps before switching sides.
Stick Side-Bend Candle FAQs
What muscles does the Stick Side-Bend Candle work?
The Stick Side-Bend Candle mainly works the core, with help from the lower back. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Stick Side-Bend Candle?
None. The Stick Side-Bend Candle is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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