Position

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in your right hand by your side.

Movement

• Bend to the right at the waist while keeping your back straight and your left hand on your hip.
• Return to the starting position by contracting your obliques and repeating the movement on the other side.

Breathing

Exhale as you bend to the side and inhale as you return to the starting position.

Tips

• Keep your core engaged and your back straight throughout the movement to avoid strain on the lower back.
• Focus on using your obliques to bend to the side, rather than relying on momentum or swinging the weight.
• Start with a light weight to ensure proper form and gradually increase the resistance as you build strength.