sandbag standing side bend
ID: 981
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- Exercise Type:
- Core Rotate
- Contraindications:
- Lower Back Problems, Shoulder Issues/Mobility
- Equipment:
- Floor Based
- Applicability:
- Focus
- Superset?:
- No
- Sprint-able?:
- No
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Quality of movement always takes priority over speed or load.
- 2. Breathe consistently — match breathing to movement rhythm.
- 3. Rotation initiates from the hips and thoracic spine, not the lumbar.
- 4. Feet anchored and hip-width apart unless the drill specifically calls for a step.
Regression:
Slow the tempo to a 3-count rotation and 3-count return before adding speed or resistance.
Progression:
Progress to a split-stance or single-leg position to reduce base of support and increase stability demand.
Common Problems:
Rushing the return — the eccentric is as important as the concentric; control it.