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Side-Bend Arm-Above

Stretch & strengthen! Side-Bend Arm-Above targets obliques, improving flexibility and posture. Feel the burn with each controlled bend!

Ms. Grey Smith
Ms. Grey Smith
@JustHer_grayTho

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended above your head. Interlace your fingers with palms facing upwards.

2. Engage your core and keep your back straight and head neutral.

3. Slowly bend your torso to one side, keeping your arms straight. You should feel the stretch along the side of your abdomen and hip.

4. Hold the side bend for a moment, focusing on the stretch in your obliques and the side of your torso.

5. Return to the starting position with control.

6. Repeat the bend to the opposite side.

7. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions or for a specific duration.

8. Ensure that your movements are slow and controlled, aiming to increase the range of motion over time.

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