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Side Bend (on stability ball)

Expert Advice

Move slowly and with control, focusing on the contraction of your obliques, and keep your hips steady on the ball.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Sit on a stability ball with feet flat on the floor.
  2. Place your left hand behind your head and extend your right arm down the side of the ball.
  3. Lean to the right, sliding your right hand down the ball while keeping your left elbow pointing upwards.
  4. Contract your left obliques to pull yourself back up to the starting position.
  5. Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.

Details

Primary
Abs
Abs70%
Secondary
Quads
Quads30%
70%Abs30%Quads
Equipment
Stability ball
Stability ball
Exercise Type
Strength