Trainer Collete Dong explains how to do a side bendthe oblique-burning, side-stretching two-for-one fitness move.

(So, really, side bends are a twofer.)

Dong says people tend to extend their tailbones backwards,arching their spine.

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This can cause pinching in your lower back as you bend from side to sidewhich issonot the goal.

Dont round forward

Dong also sees the opposite problem: Folksroundingforward and caving in their shoulders as they bend.

We dont want that.

Two young women practicing ballet with a teacher in the dance hall.

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check that to watch the full video to see how Dong does the side bend the right way.

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