World's Greatest Stretch

Step into a deep lunge, place both hands inside the front foot, lower your back knee, then rotate the chest open by reaching the inside arm toward the ceiling and hold. Alternate sides.

45s each sideAdvancedLyingNo equipment

How to do the World's Greatest Stretch

Step into a deep lunge.
Place both hands inside the front foot.
Lower your back knee.
Then rotate the chest open by reaching the inside arm toward the ceiling and hold. Alternate sides.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Hips, Hamstrings, Upper Back, Shoulders.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Hip Bursitis, Lower Back Pain.

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