How to do it
Keep a slight bend in both knees throughout the side stretch.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Raise one arm overhead and lean to the opposite side.
- 3
Hold the side bend for 15-30 seconds, feeling a stretch along the side of your body.
- 4
Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
Keep your hips square and facing forward to isolate the stretch along the side of your torso.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding forward while leaning to the side
- ✕Letting the raised arm drift in front
- ✕Shifting weight onto one leg during the lean