Mobility & Stretchbeginner30 seconds
Standing Side Bend
The standing side bend opens up the side body that compresses while hunched over a keyboard. VibeFit times the hold on each side.
obliquesmobility
How to do it
- 1Stand tall and reach one arm overhead.
- 2Lean gently to the opposite side.
- 3Hold the stretch, then switch sides.
Form cues
- Reach long through the top arm
- Lean directly to the side, not forward
- Keep both feet planted
- Breathe into the stretch
Common mistakes
- Leaning forward instead of sideways
- Rushing the hold
- Lifting a heel
Benefits
- Stretches the obliques and lats
- Decompresses the side body
- Improves overhead reach
Anyone feeling compressed after hunching at a desk.
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