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Standing Side Bend

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Keep your hips square and facing forward to isolate the stretch along the side of your torso.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Raise one arm overhead and lean to the opposite side.
  3. Hold the side bend for 15-30 seconds, feeling a stretch along the side of your body.
  4. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.

Details

Primary
Abs
Abs70%
Secondary
Quads
Quads30%
70%Abs30%Quads
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Stretching