Bottle Weighted Side Bend

The home side bend with a filled bottle in one hand for the weight; the side without the bottle does the work.

How to do it

Setup

A full bottle in ONE hand at the side, the other hand behind the head, feet hip-width.

Steps

Let the bottle lower along the outside of the thigh.
Lift back up with the other side until you stand tall.
Change hands after the set.

Common mistakes

A bottle in each hand: they balance out and nothing works; hold one. Leaning forward to reach lower: the bend is sideways, chest open. Rushing the reps: slow bends make a light bottle count.

Breathing

Inhale bending down, exhale pulling up.