Demo & instructions
Standing Side Bend Stretch
Also known as: Standing Side Reach, Overhead Side Stretch
Instructions
A standing reach up and over to one side that lengthens the whole flank, from the hip through the waist to the armpit. Quick to do and needs no floor space.
- Movement
- Stretch
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 20–45 sec
Setup
- 1Stand tall with your feet about hip-width apart and your weight even on both feet.
- 2Reach one arm straight overhead; rest the other hand on your hip or let it hang by your side.
Execution
- 1Reach the raised arm up first, as if making yourself taller.
- 2Lean up and over toward the opposite side until you feel a mild stretch along your waist and ribs.
- 3Keep your chest and hips facing forward, without tipping ahead or behind.
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Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
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