Standing Lateral Stretch

Standing Lateral Stretch — Start position — Start position

Standing Lateral Stretch — End position — End position

Region: Lumbar & Core
Equipment: None
Category: Stretching
Level: Beginner
Force: static

Muscles worked

abdominals

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Take a slightly wider than hip distance stance with your knees slightly bent.
Place your right hand on your right hip to support the spine.
Raise your left arm in a vertical line and place your left hand behind your head. Keep it there as you incline your torso to the right.
Keep your weight evenly distributed between both legs (don't lean into your left hip). Switch sides.

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