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Standing Side Bends

Mobility Core

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Stand tall with feet hip-width apart. Reach one arm overhead and lean gently to the opposite side, feeling the stretch along your waist and obliques. Switch sides.

Option. Keep the bottom hand on your hip or slide it down your leg for a deeper stretch.

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  1. 1

    Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and core gently engaged.

  2. 2

    Reach one arm straight up toward the ceiling.

  3. 3

    Lean your torso to the opposite side, keeping your hips stable.

  4. 4

    Feel the stretch along your side from hip to armpit.

  5. 5

    Hold briefly then return to centre.

  6. 6

    Repeat on the other side.

Standing Side Bends

  • Stretches obliques and lats after a core session
  • Releases tension along the sides of your body
  • Gentle way to close out any workout

Standing Side Bends

Core

Move type

Mobility

Targets

Obliques Spinal mobility

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