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Standing Side Bend for Abs: Improve Side Body Flex
Muscle Group:
Abs
Type:
Static
Difficulty:
Beginner
Equipment:
None
Obliques (External and Internal), Quadratus Lumborum
Description
Boost core flexibility with this standing oblique stretch. Reach one arm overhead, gently bend your torso sideways, keeping your pelvis stable and hips steady.
Progression
Increase the side bend, reach your hand further down your leg.
Feel sensation
Stretch along the side of your abdomen and lower back.
Common mistakes
Twisting the torso, holding your breath, forcing the stretch, arching or rounding the back.
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