Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated Side Bend on a Chair.
A gentle seated stretch and mobility exercise performed on a chair where you bend laterally to each side to lengthen the obliques and side body. It improves lateral flexibility and can be performed at a desk or wherever a chair is available.
The Seated Side Bend on a Chair is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
