Exercise library · Obliques
45 Degree Side Bend
The 45 Degree Side Bend is a lever machine exercise that targets the obliques, with the core assisting. Follow the 5 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Obliques
- Also works
- Core
- Equipment
- Lever machine
- Body part
- Waist
Step by step
- Position yourself sideways on a 45-degree hyperextension bench with your feet secured and your hip resting on the pad.
- Place your hands across your chest or behind your head, keeping your spine neutral.
- Lower your upper body sideways toward the floor in a controlled motion.
- Contract your obliques to lift your torso back up until your body forms a straight line.
- Pause briefly at the top, then repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch sides.
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