Standing Two Side Bend (bent arm) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- low
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 2.5
- Alternate Names
- Bent Arm Side Stretch
How to: Standing Two Side Bend (bent arm)
- Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Raise both arms above your head and bend your elbows so that your hands are behind your head.
- Gently lean to one side, feeling a stretch in the opposite side of your waist.
- Hold the position for a moment before returning to the center and repeating on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Bending too far, leading to strain.
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight.
- Not engaging the core muscles.
Modifications
- Perform the stretch seated if standing is uncomfortable.
- Limit the bend to a smaller range of motion to avoid strain.
Tips
- Engage your core before starting the movement.
- Keep your movements slow and controlled to avoid overstretching.
- Breath out during the bending movement for better control.
Standing Two Side Bend (bent arm) Alternatives
Tags
waist
flexibility
stretching
obliques
core
beginner