Body part
Abs
Instructions
- Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand with a neutral grip.
- Keep your back straight and engage your core throughout the movement.
- Lower the dumbbell slowly towards the side of your body while exhaling, as far as your flexibility allows.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, feeling a stretch on the opposite side.
- Slowly return to the starting position by contracting your oblique muscles on the side you are working.
- Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions and then switch sides.
- Avoid using excessive weight to maintain proper form and prevent injury.
- Perform the exercise in a controlled manner, focusing on the contraction of your oblique muscles.
- Keep your head and neck aligned with your spine throughout the movement.
- Perform the exercise at a slow and controlled tempo, emphasizing the mind-muscle connection.
Advice
- Focus on maintaining proper form throughout the movement to target the obliques effectively.
- Engage your core muscles and keep your back straight throughout the exercise.
- Control the motion and avoid using momentum to prevent strain or injury.
- Exhale as you raise the dumbbell and inhale as you lower it back to the starting position.
- Start with a lighter dumbbell weight and gradually increase as your strength improves.
- Incorporate this exercise into a well-rounded fitness routine to target different areas of the core.
- Ensure you have a stable footing to maintain balance throughout the movement.
- Avoid excessive bending to either side, as it may strain the lower back.
- Consult a fitness professional to ensure you are performing the exercise correctly.
- Gradually increase the number of repetitions and sets as you progress to challenge vourself and see results.
