Chair Seated Side-Bend Arm-Up
The Chair Seated Side-Bend Arm-Up mainly works the core, with help from the back and lower back. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Side-Bend Arm-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Chair Seated Side-Bend Arm-Up
Sit upright on a stable chair with your feet flat on the floor and your core engaged.
Raise one arm straight up overhead while keeping your opposite arm relaxed by your side.
Inhale deeply, then slowly bend your torso to one side until you feel a gentle stretch along your waist and ribs.
Hold the stretched position for a few steady breaths while keeping your hips firmly planted on the seat.
Exhale as you slowly return to the upright starting position in a controlled movement.
Switch sides and repeat the stretch for your desired number of repetitions.
Chair Seated Side-Bend Arm-Up FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Side-Bend Arm-Up work?
The Chair Seated Side-Bend Arm-Up mainly works the core, with help from the back and lower back. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Side-Bend Arm-Up?
Chair.
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