Side Bend Stretch, Standing
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level: | Easy |
type: | Stretching |
![Starting Position](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/seitbeugen_dehnung1.png)
![Execution - 1nd Step](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/seitbeugen_dehnung2.png)
![Execution - 2rd Step](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/seitbeugen_dehnung3.png)
General And Specifics
- this exercise stretches the obliques, the quadratus lumborum muscle and the lats
- additionally, the flexibility in the hip area will be improved
Starting Position
- stand upright
- your feet are hip width apart
- the knees are slightly bent
- stretch out your arms to the ceiling, the hands touch each other
Correct Execution
- bend to one side slowly
- push the hip to the opposite direction, the obliques are stretched
- hold this position for about 15 seconds
- do not lean forward or backward
- switch sides and do the same