Suspension Trainer Side Bend
Description
The suspension trainer side bend is a single-arm oblique builder performed on TRX. The lifter grips one handle and leans the body sideways away from the anchor while keeping the body in a long line. The lean loads the obliques on one side hard.
Equipment Required
Suspension Trainer Side Bend Instructions
- Set the suspension trainer at chest height.
- Stand sideways to the anchor and grip one handle with both hands.
- Set the feet wide for stability.
- Brace your core hard.
- Lean the body sideways away from the anchor.
- Keep the body in a long straight line.
- Hold the lean briefly with the obliques engaged.
- Pull back to upright with control. Complete reps and switch sides.
Suspension Trainer Side Bend Form & Visual
Suspension Trainer Side Bend Benefits
- Strong oblique builder
- Single-arm side core move
- Strong TRX move
- Trains lateral core
- Useful core finisher
- Builds rotational stability
Suspension Trainer Side Bend Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Quadratus lumborum
- Latissimus dorsi
Suspension Trainer Side Bend Variations & Alternatives
- Side Plank
- Standing Side Bend
- Cable Side Bend
- Pallof Press
