Standing Lateral Stretch
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Equipment
The Standing Lateral Stretch involves bending to one side while reaching overhead with the opposite arm. This stretch helps improve flexibility and range of motion in the side of the torso, especially beneficial for stretching the obliques and improving core stability.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart.
- Raise your right arm overhead and lean to the left.
- Hold the stretch for a few seconds, feeling the stretch along your side.
- Return to the starting position.
- Switch sides and repeat with the other arm.
Muscles worked
Primary Obliques
Secondary Latissimus Dorsi
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