Standing Side Bend (bent arm) (female)

Standing Side Bend demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your feet shoulder width apart
  • 2Place your right hand on your right hip
  • 3Bend to your right side, allowing your right hand to slide down your right leg
  • 4Return to the starting position
  • 5Repeat on the left side

Tips:

  • Keep your body in the same plane, do not lean forward or backward
  • Perform this stretch slowly, never try to force the stretch
  • While bending, keep your gaze ahead
  • Breathe normally while performing this stretch

Standing Side Bend Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs