Core·Bodyweight

Standing Lateral Stretch

Core · Bodyweight

Beginner

Body Part

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Force

Static

The Standing Lateral Stretch is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Core.

Muscles Worked

Core primary

How to Do the Standing Lateral Stretch

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

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.

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