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Standing Lateral Stretch
Muscles involved
The standing lateral stretch reaches one arm overhead and to the side. It lengthens the sides of your trunk and back.
How to do it
- Stand with feet wider than hip-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- Place your right hand on your hip and lift your left arm vertically.
- Lean your torso to the right, keeping weight evenly distributed on both legs.
- Return to the center position and repeat on the other side.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your legs stable during the stretch. - Lean directly to the side, avoiding leaning forward or backward. - Feel the stretch in the oblique, without forcing the range of motion.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Standing Lateral Stretch: which muscles does it work?
Standing Lateral Stretch mainly works: Back. It also involves: Latissimus dorsi, Obliques.
What is Standing Lateral Stretch good for?
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