Weighted Ball Side Bend

Technique

How to perform Weighted Ball Side Bend

1. Lie sideways across a stability ball with both feet braced on the floor.
2. Hold one dumbbell, kettlebell, or plate securely against your upper chest.
3. Lower your torso over the ball by bending sideways at the waist.
4. Contract the upper-side trunk muscles to raise your torso.
5. Lower under control and repeat for the prescribed repetitions.
6. Switch sides and repeat.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: External Oblique, Internal Oblique.