Form cues
- Reach tall, then over
- Keep both feet grounded
- Hips facing forward
- Breathe into stretch
Exercise
Standing Lateral Stretch
Back, body weight
A standing side-bending stretch to target the obliques and lengthen the muscles along the side of the torso.
Target: obliques. Also works: latissimus dorsi, intercostals.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Stand upright, feet hip-width apart.
- Raise one arm overhead, keeping it straight.
- Place other hand on hip or let it hang at side.
- Gently lean to the opposite side, keeping hips square.
- Hold, then return to center and repeat on the other side.
Common mistakes
- Rotating torso
- Bending forward or backwards
- Not keeping arm straight
Breathing
Inhale to lengthen, exhale as you lean into the stretch.
In the app, search for Standing Lateral Stretch and add it to a workout.