Side Body Bend with Tricep & Calf Raise Stretch
The Side Body Bend with Tricep & Calf Raise Stretch mainly works the core and calves / shins, with help from the back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Side Body Bend with Tricep & Calf Raise Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)
Secondary
Lower Calf (soleus); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
How to do the Side Body Bend with Tricep & Calf Raise Stretch
Setup
Stand with feet hip-width apart.
Reach both arms straight overhead.
Clasp your right wrist with your left hand, gently pulling the right arm to guide the stretch.
Movement
While maintaining a steady posture, engage your core.
Slowly lean your upper body to the left side while simultaneously rising onto the balls of your feet in a calf raise.
Return to the starting neutral position with heels back on the floor.
Perform the movement in a slow, controlled flow to emphasize the stretch in your obliques and side body.
Tips
Keep your chest open and avoid hunching forward.
Coordinate the side bend and the calf raise to occur as one fluid, synchronized movement.
Side Body Bend with Tricep & Calf Raise Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Side Body Bend with Tricep & Calf Raise Stretch work?
The Side Body Bend with Tricep & Calf Raise Stretch mainly works the core and calves / shins, with help from the back. The main muscles are the obliques and gastrocnemius.
What equipment do you need for the Side Body Bend with Tricep & Calf Raise Stretch?
None. The Side Body Bend with Tricep & Calf Raise Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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