Standing Lower Trunk Lateral Flexor Stretch
Side-on to a wall with one hand on it and the legs crossed, push the hips toward the wall so the far side of the waist lengthens; the free hand on the hip.
How to do it
Setup
Side-on to a wall, the near arm straight with the palm on it at shoulder height, legs crossed at the ankles, free hand on the hip.
Steps
- Push the hips sideways toward the wall.
- Let the body curve away from the wall until the side of the waist stretches.
- Hold and breathe, then turn around and switch sides.
Common mistakes
Twisting the chest toward the wall: keep it facing forward. Leaning the whole body onto the arm: the arm steadies; the hips move. Arching the lower back: keep the ribs down and the tail tucked.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
