Standing Side Bend
CoreStretchingBeginnerNo equipmentUnilateral
A standing stretch that lengthens the obliques and lats by reaching overhead and bending to one side.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width and reach both arms overhead.
- Clasp your hands and lengthen up tall.
- Bend smoothly to one side in a long curve.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Tips
- Keep both feet planted and hips steady.
- Reach up and over rather than just leaning down.
Muscles
Primary: Obliques
Secondary: Lats, Quadratus lumborum
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