Double Diagonal Reach
Improve flexibility & balance with Double Diagonal Reach! Strengthen your core and enhance coordination.
The Double Diagonal Reach is a compound exercise that mainly works the core and back, with help from the glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Double Diagonal Reach Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Double Diagonal Reach Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Double Diagonal Reach
Instructions for the Double Diagonal Reach:
Begin in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Engage your core and keep your back straight throughout the movement.
Lift your right hand and reach diagonally upwards to the left while simultaneously lifting your left leg and reaching it diagonally backwards. This should create a straight line from your left foot through your torso to your right hand.
Ensure the movement is controlled and hold the stretch for a moment before returning to the starting position.
Now lift your left hand and reach diagonally upwards to the right while simultaneously lifting your right leg and reaching it diagonally backwards to create a straight line from your right foot through your torso to your left hand.
Hold the stretch again, then return to the starting position. This completes one repetition.
Alternate sides and perform the recommended number of repetitions and sets.
This exercise is beneficial for improving flexibility, balance, coordination, and engaging multiple muscle groups. It also helps to increase body awareness and can be included as a part of a dynamic warm-up routine.
Double Diagonal Reach FAQs
What muscles does the Double Diagonal Reach work?
The Double Diagonal Reach mainly works the core and back, with help from the glutes & hips. The main muscles are the obliques and latissimus dorsi.
What equipment do you need for the Double Diagonal Reach?
None. The Double Diagonal Reach is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Double Diagonal Reach a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some Double Diagonal Reach variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Overhead 90-To-90 Reach, Bodyweight Shift Bouncing Sky Reach, Dancer Bend and Diagonal Pick & Carry.
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