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Side Bend

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Equipment

  • Stretching (No Equipment Needed)

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core
  • Back

Purposes

  • Stretches back
  • Stretches sides of torso
  • Stretches latissimus dorsi ("wing" muscle)

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Description

  • Standing, place the right hand on your right hip.
  • Reach the left arm over your head.
  • Bend your torso to the right, reaching the left hand over to the right side of the body.
  • Repeat with the opposite side.

ProTip

  • Make sure your side bends occur smoothly throughout the entire trunk

Mistakes

  • Only bending forward at the waist