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How to do a standing side bend: a Hinge Health guide
Learn how to do a side bend to reduce back pain and tightness in your hips and torso, plus modifications to make this exercise easier or harder.
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Last Updated: May 7, 2025
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Standing Side Bend
Standing Side Bend
Standing Side Bend
Standing Side Bend
Standing Side Bend Modifications
Standing Side Bend Modifications
Standing Side Bend Modifications
Standing Side Bend Modifications
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What is a standing side bend?
What muscles does a standing side bend work?
Benefits of the standing side bend
Standing side bend stretch: exercises and modifications
How Hinge Health can help you
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