Standing Lateral Stretch

How to do the Standing Lateral Stretch

1. Take a slightly wider than hip distance stance with your knees slightly bent.
2. Place your right hand on your right hip to support the spine.
3. Raise your left arm in a vertical line and place your left hand behind your head. Keep it there as you incline your torso to the right.
4. Keep your weight evenly distributed between both legs (don't lean into your left hip). Switch sides.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	abs
Equipment	no equipment
Difficulty	beginner

Train the same muscles a different way

6 alternatives for the same abs, with and without kit.

Torso Rotation Exercise Ball Dumbbell Side Bend Dumbbell Spell Caster Dumbbell Advanced Kettlebell Windmill Kettlebell Bent Press Kettlebell Double Kettlebell Windmill Kettlebell

Common questions

What muscles does the Standing Lateral Stretch work?

The Standing Lateral Stretch primarily works the abs. Lower Back Curl, Overhead Stretch, and Seated Overhead Stretch train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Standing Lateral Stretch?

None — the Standing Lateral Stretch is bodyweight, so it works at home, in a hotel room or outdoors. Lower Back Curl and Overhead Stretch also need nothing.

Is the Standing Lateral Stretch suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Standing Lateral Stretch is rated beginner. 22 harder options for the same muscle are catalogued.

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