AbdominalsBeginner

Standing Lateral Stretch

Stretching movement using No Equipment.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary Abdominals

Movement instructions

1
Take a slightly wider than hip distance stance with your knees slightly bent.
2
Place your right hand on your right hip to support the spine.
3
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.
4
Keep your weight evenly distributed between both legs (don't lean into your left hip). Switch sides.

Technique guidance

Breathe slowly and evenly. Exhale as you ease into a comfortable range, and never use the breath to force a deeper position.

Use only a comfortable range; a stretch may feel like tension but should not feel sharp or joint-specific.
Come out of the position slowly and use support when balance is limited.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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