Side Bends Stretch
Lengthens the lateral chain and improves side-bending mobility.
Core & AbsBeginnerMobilityStretch
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: obliques & lats. Secondary: core |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Mobility · Stretch |
| Sets & reps | 2 sets × 20s |
| Estimated calories burned | ~10 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Reach one arm overhead and side-bend toward the opposite side.
- Keep both feet grounded and hips stable.
- Hold while breathing deeply.
- Switch sides and repeat.
Coaching tips
Benefits
Lengthens the lateral chain and improves side-bending mobility.
Common mistakes
Avoid leaning forward or backward; keep the movement purely lateral.
Make it harder
Reach farther or hold longer.
Make it easier
Reduce the range.
Breathing
Breathe deeply into the side body.
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