How to do it
Drive your hips slightly away from the bend to lengthen the lat.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Tuck one arm across your chest.
- 3
Bend to the opposite side of the tucked arm, feeling the stretch in your lats.
- 4
Return to the upright position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Focus on a full range of motion, bending as far as comfortable to the side while keeping your arm tucked.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the tucked arm slip from the chest
- ✕Bending forward instead of to the side
- ✕Bending the knees during the side bend