Exercise technique

weighted side bend (on stability ball)

The weighted side bend on a stability ball targets the abdominal muscles, particularly the obliques, and also engages the lower back. The use of a stability ball increases the balance and core activation required, while the added weight increases resistance for strength gains.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a stability ball with your feet shoulder-width apart and flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a weight in one hand and place your other hand on your hip.
  3. Engage your core and slowly bend sideways towards the weighted side, keeping your back straight.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Which other muscles are involved?

Obliques, Lower back.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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