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Standing Side Bend

  • 20 seconds each side
  • Standing
  • No equipment

Opens the side of the torso and ribs.

Illustration of the standing side bend: feet hip-width apart
Standing Side Bend, as shown in the Stretch Minute app

How to do it

  1. Feet hip-width apart.
  2. Raise one arm and bend gently to the opposite side without leaning forward.
  3. Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch, breathing slowly.

At a glance

Hold20 seconds on each side (3 seconds to switch)
PositionStanding
Body areaBack
EquipmentNone
What it doesOpens the side of the torso and ribs.

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Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice. If you are injured, pregnant or have a medical condition, check with a doctor first.