Side Bend Stretch, Standing

General And Specifics

• this exercise stretches the obliques, the quadratus lumborum muscle and the lats
• additionally, the flexibility in the hip area will be improved

Starting Position

• stand upright
• your feet are hip width apart
• the knees are slightly bent
• stretch out your arms to the ceiling, the hands touch each other

Correct Execution

• bend to one side slowly
• push the hip to the opposite direction, the obliques are stretched
• hold this position for about 15 seconds
• do not lean forward or backward
• switch sides and do the same