Standing Side Bend
Stand with feet hip-width apart, reach one arm overhead, then lean smoothly to the opposite side to lengthen the lateral line of the body. Alternate sides.
How to do the Standing Side Bend
- Stand with feet hip-width apart.
- Reach one arm overhead.
- Then lean smoothly to the opposite side to lengthen the lateral line of the body. Alternate sides.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Core, Lower Back.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Lower Back Pain.
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