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Standing Side-Body Stretch

Mobility Stretch Full body

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Reach one arm overhead and lean gently to the opposite side, creating length from hip to fingertips. Switch sides.

Option. Keep the bottom hand on the hip or slide it down the leg. Soften the knees if the lower back feels compressed.

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  1. 1

    Stand tall with feet hip-width.

  2. 2

    Reach one arm overhead and lean slowly to the opposite side.

  3. 3

    Feel length along the side of the body from the hip up through the ribs and armpit.

  4. 4

    Keep the chest open and avoid collapsing forward.

  5. 5

    Hold, return to center, switch sides.

Standing Side-Body Stretch

  • Opens the side body and intercostals after sitting or one-sided work
  • Feels expansive and restorative
  • Simple standing stretch with big payoff

Standing Side-Body Stretch

Full body

Move type

Mobility Stretch

Targets

Obliques Lower back

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