Exercise library · Obliques
Seated Side Stretch
The Seated Side Stretch is a bodyweight and mat exercise that targets the obliques, with the lats assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Obliques
- Also works
- Lats
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Mat
- Body part
- Waist, Back
Step by step
- Sit on the floor with legs crossed or extended comfortably.
- Raise one arm overhead while keeping the other hand on the floor for support.
- Lean your torso gently to the opposite side to stretch the side body.
- Keep your chest open and avoid collapsing forward.
- Hold the stretch for the desired duration.
- Maintain slow and steady breathing.
- Switch sides and repeat.
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