Side-Lying Floor Stretch
How to do the Side-Lying Floor Stretch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Lats
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Bodyweight
How to do the Side-Lying Floor Stretch
- 1
First lie on your left side, bending your left knee in front of you to stabilize your torso (use your abdominal muscles as well to hold you upright).
- 2
Straighten your right leg and rest the right foot on the floor behind your left. Straighten your right arm over your head and gently pull on your right wrist to stretch the entire right side of the body. Switch sides.
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Where the Side-Lying Floor Stretch fits
The Side-Lying Floor Stretch shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Side-Lying Floor Stretch: common questions
What muscles does the Side-Lying Floor Stretch work?
The Side-Lying Floor Stretch primarily works the Lats.
Is the Side-Lying Floor Stretch suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Side-Lying Floor Stretch is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Side-Lying Floor Stretch?
None. The Side-Lying Floor Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
How do I do the Side-Lying Floor Stretch with correct form?
First lie on your left side, bending your left knee in front of you to stabilize your torso (use your abdominal muscles as well to hold you upright). Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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