Side Bend Stretches - Abdominal Stretches

Side Bends is an Excellent Stretching exercise to stretch Oblique abdominal muscles and side of torso. Also check other Ab stretching exercises for a flexible body.
 

Purpose  - To stretch the oblique muscles and side of torso.
 

Execution Steps
 

1. Stand upright with feet shoulder width apart. Let your arms hang by the sides.

2. Raise your right arm overhead bending your torso to the left as far as possible.

3. Hold this side-bent position for 10-15 seconds.

4. Get back to starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
 

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Stretching Exercises

• Neck Rolls
   
• Lunges/ Achilles Tendon Stretches
   
• Hamstring Stretches - Hurdler's Stretches, Combination Hamstring Stretches
   
• Side Bends, Forward Bends, Seated Forward Bends, Standing Twists and Windmills Exercise.
   
• Core Stretches - Lower Back Stabilizers/Erector Spinae Stretches.
   
• Upper/Lower Back Stretching Exercises.
   
• Quadriceps Stretches, Inner Thigh Stretches, Hip Stretches.
   
• Spinal Twists, Hanging Stretches, Abdominal Stretches.
   
• High Knees Exercise, Jumping in Place.
   
• Cool Down Stretches.
   

Related Stretching Exercises

Forward Bends

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