Lateral Quadruped Trunk Flexion

Setup

• Begin on your hands and knees in a tabletop position on a mat, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.

• Keep your back neutral and your gaze directed toward the floor to maintain a straight spine.

Execution

• Carefully shift your hips laterally to one side while simultaneously bringing your shoulder toward your hip on that same side.

• You should feel a stretch along the opposite side of your torso (the lateral abdominal muscles).

• Slowly return to the starting tabletop position before repeating the movement on the other side.

• Alternate sides with slow, controlled motions, maintaining a steady breathing rhythm throughout the movement.

Tips

• Focus on moving through the torso rather than just the hips.

• Keep the movement fluid and avoid jerky or fast oscillations.