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Side Bend Stretch (Release)
Exercise Details
- Equipment
- Bodyweight (overhead elbow grip optional)
- Sets & Reps
- 2-3 holds × 20-30 s per side
- How to do it
- Stand with feet together; one arm overhead by the ear; bend slowly to the opposite side; gentle stretch along the QL line; the pelvis stays put.
- Common mistakes
- Leaning forward to compensate, overstretching, breath-holding
Muscles Worked
Other Exercises for the Same Muscle
Single-Arm Farmer's Walk · Side Bridge · Kettlebell Windmill
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