Side Bend And Reach Stretch

General And Specifics

• this exercise combines fitness and stretching, besides the obliques the stability of the shoulders is trained

Starting Position

• starting position is the Side Plank
• lay on the ground sideways, the lower arm supports your body
• the lower arm is bent, the forearm is right below the shoulder
• rest the free arm on your body
• hold the head in extension to the spine
• the legs are stretched and one above the other (you can stagger the legs for more stability)

Correct Execution

• lift the hip, until your body forms a line from head to heels
• guide the free arm above the head in a bow and lift the hip as much as possible, without the feet and the forearm moving
• avoid tilting back or forth and do not let the hip sink down
• hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds stable
• afterwards, guide hip and arm back to the starting position
• switch sides and do the same

tip for the workout

• you can also do the exercise in plank position, this makes it a little harder