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Beginner
Lats

Side Lying Floor Stretch

This bodyweight exercise stretches your back muscles (lats), as well as your sides and glutes. You lie on your side, reach over your head, and lift your bottom leg to feel a stretch along the side of your body.

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Side Lying Floor Stretch demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Lie on your side with your legs straight. Stretch your bottom arm out straight above your head.
  2. 2Bend your top knee and place that foot flat on the floor in front of your straight bottom leg.
  3. 3Reach your top arm over your head and hold onto something steady, like a wall or piece of furniture.
  4. 4Slowly lift your bottom leg up while keeping it straight. Stop when you feel a stretch in your side.
  5. 5Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds, then slowly lower your leg.
  6. 6Switch sides and repeat the steps.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Lats
Secondary Muscles
Obliques
Glutes
Equipment
Body weight
Difficulty
Beginner

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