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standing lateral stretch
standing lateral stretch is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
Step 2. Extend your arms straight out to the sides, parallel to the ground.
Step 3. Slowly lean your upper body to one side, feeling a stretch in your side and lats.
Step 4. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
Step 5. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
lats
Secondary muscles
shouldersobliques
Primary body parts
back
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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