How to perform it
- Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart.
- Place one hand on your waist and keep the opposite arm extended overhead.
- Lightly engage your abs and keep your hips stable throughout the movement.
- Begin by bending your torso toward the side opposite the raised arm in a controlled motion.
- Stretch the side of your body without rotating your torso or pushing your chest forward.
- Lower to a comfortable range of motion while respecting your mobility limit.
- Slowly return to the starting position while keeping your spine aligned.
- Breathe continuously, exhaling during the side bend and inhaling as you return.
What you should feel
A stretch along the side of the torso, including the abdominal area, lateral lower back, and shoulder girdle. The mobility movement should remain controlled, without pain in the lower back, shoulders, or neck.
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Exercise questions
Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart. Place one hand on your waist and keep the opposite arm extended overhead. Lightly engage your abs and keep your hips stable throughout the movement. Begin by bending your torso toward the side opposite the raised arm in a controlled motion. Stretch the side of your body without rotating your torso or pushing your chest forward. Lower to a comfortable range of motion while respecting your mobility limit. Slowly return to the starting position while keeping your spine aligned. Breathe continuously, exhaling during the side bend and inhaling as you return.
Controlled lateral trunk bend to work the abs and lower back while avoiding rotation or body swinging.
A stretch along the side of the torso, including the abdominal area, lateral lower back, and shoulder girdle. The mobility movement should remain controlled, without pain in the lower back, shoulders, or neck.
The guidance above organizes the content from the Athletic Station exercise base. Adapt the movement to your individual condition and stop if you experience pain.