Sitting Diagonal Side Stretch (female)

Sitting Diagonal Side Stretch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you
  • 2Bend your right knee and place the sole of your right foot on the inside of your left thigh
  • 3Reach your left hand towards your right foot, allowing your torso to twist to the right
  • 4Hold the stretch for a moment, feeling it in your abs and obliques
  • 5Repeat on the opposite side

Tips:

  • Keep your spine straight during the stretch
  • Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch
  • Don't force the stretch, go only as far as is comfortable
  • Focus on stretching one side of your body at a time

Sitting Diagonal Side Stretch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs