Standing Lateral Stretch
- Body part
- Back
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Equipment
- No equipment — bodyweight
- Sports fields
How to perform it
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Extend your arms straight out to the sides, parallel to the ground. Slowly lean your upper body to one side, feeling a stretch in your side and lats. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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