Supine Lateral Stretch

Lie on your back with arms overhead, shift both arms and both legs to one side to create a crescent shape with your body, feeling the deep side stretch. Alternate sides.

45s each sideIntermediateLyingNo equipment

How to do the Supine Lateral Stretch

  1. Lie on your back with arms overhead.
  2. Shift both arms and both legs to one side to create a crescent shape with your body.
  3. Feeling the deep side stretch. 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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