This month on Trainer Tip Tuesday we will be discussing tips and tricks for when you are doing standing side bends. While this exercise can look relatively simple, there are some complexities that you need to keep in mind to make sure your low back stays safe.
Standing side bends are one of the most common exercises done in big box gyms and during group fitness classes throughout training studios across the country. But, even though this exercise is extremely popular, the reality is that many people make some mistakes with it that are setting them up to injure their low back and spine.
One mistake that is often made is when choosing the type of resistance to use when doing standing side bends. While this would seem like a fairly straightforward issue to resolve, the truth is that not addressing this issue can lead to many consequences, not the least of which is muscle tightness as well as doing an exercise that is ultimately ineffective at getting you the results you want.
So what type of resistance should you use when doing standing side bends? That is exactly what we are discussing in this week’s video.
Check out all of the details in this week’s episode of Trainer Tip Tuesday, and be sure to tune back in next week as we discuss another consideration for standing side bends.