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How to do a seated side bend: a Hinge Health guide
Learn how to do a seated side bend exercise to help with back flexibility and mobility, plus modifications to make this exercise easier or harder.
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Last Updated: Jun 5, 2025
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Seated Side Bend
Seated Side Bend
Seated Side Bend
Seated Side Bend
Seated Side Bend Modifications
Seated Side Bend Modifications
Seated Side Bend Modifications
Seated Side Bend Modifications
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What is a seated side bend?
What muscles does a seated side bend work?
Benefits of a seated side bend
Seated side bend: exercises and modifications
How Hinge Health can help you
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