How to do the side bend stretch

Instructions for side bend:

Sitting with your back straight and one hand on your hip, reach the other arm up toward the ceiling and over your head.

Lean further from your torso while pulling your rib cage in the opposite direction.

What does side bend help with?

Flexibility

What areas does side bend exercise?

Neck, Shoulders, Spine, Lower Back, Obliques, Lats

How is side bend performed?

Sitting

When should you avoid side bend?

Vertigo, Dizziness

Other stretches to explore:

Flexibility

Forearm Stretch

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, extend...

Good For:

Lunge

Start from a kneeling position with your hands at ...

Good For:

Pigeon

Start on your hands and knees. Bring your left kne...

Good For:

Cactus Arms

From a standing or seated position with your back ...

Good For:

Rag Doll

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes facing ...

Good For:

Side Bend

Sitting with your back straight and one hand on yo...

Good For:

Modified Seated Twist

Start by sitting on the floor with your legs in fr...

Good For:

Chin Retractions

From a sitting or standing position with your shou...

Good For:

Neck

Flexibility

Chest Opener

Standing with your feet hip-width apart, interlock...

Good For:

Shoulder Cross

Start lying on your stomach with your arms in fron...

Good For:

Shoulders

Upper Back

Triceps

Discover Workouts that include side bend:

Posture Reset

Improve your posture with seated stretches designed to correct habitual posture problems by increasing flexibility in the shoulders, back, and neck.

4 mins