It’s time to face the truth: You’re not giving your love handles any love by doing side bends. Somehow side bends still remain a go-to exercise you'll see on the floor of just about any commercial gym ...

Grab cans or jars, something with weight to it, for each hand. First try side bends, taking the weight down the side of the leg, leaning sideways in the same direction. Stand tall and go to the other ...