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

  1. 1Stand tall and reach one arm overhead.
  2. 2Lean gently to the opposite side.
  3. 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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