Standing Two Side Bend (female)

Standing Two Side Bend demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • 2Extend your right hand above your head and your left hand down your side
  • 3Slowly bend your waist to the left, stretching the right oblique muscles
  • 4Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side
  • 5Perform the exercise for the desired amount of repetitions on each side

Tips:

  • Stay balanced and keep your body straight
  • Avoid swaying back and forth, your movement should only be at your waist
  • Breathe in as you bend to the side and breathe out as you return to the standing position
  • Keep your movements slow and controlled to maximize the stretch

Standing Two Side Bend Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs