How to do a kettlebell side bends

CoreKettlebellsBeginner

Hold a kettlebell at your side and bend toward it, then back up — direct work for the sides of your waist.

How to do it

1Hold a kettlebell in one hand, stand tall
2Bend to the side toward the weight
3Squeeze back up to standing, then switch sides

Muscles worked

Obliques Core

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