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Form illustrationMobility / Bodyweight
Standing Side Bend
A standing stretch that lengthens the obliques and lats by reaching overhead and bending to one side.
Equipment
Bodyweight
Experience
beginner
Movement
isolation
Form illustrationInstructions
- 01
Stand with feet hip-width and reach both arms overhead.
- 02
Clasp your hands and lengthen up tall.
- 03
Bend smoothly to one side in a long curve.
- 04
Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, breathing steadily.
- 05
Switch sides and repeat.
Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.
Shared primary muscles
