Side-Lying Thoracic Rotation
The Side-Lying Thoracic Rotation mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Side-Lying Thoracic Rotation Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Side-Lying Thoracic Rotation
Lie on your side with your knees bent at a ninety-degree angle resting on a foam roller, and extend both arms straight out in front of you.
Inhale deeply as you slowly lift your top arm up and over your body in a large sweeping arc.
Follow your hand with your eyes and try to lower your arm toward the floor on the opposite side, keeping your knees pinned to the roller.
Hold this open position for a few seconds while breathing into your chest and upper back.
Exhale as you reverse the movement, sweeping your arm back to the starting position.
Side-Lying Thoracic Rotation FAQs
What muscles does the Side-Lying Thoracic Rotation work?
The Side-Lying Thoracic Rotation mainly works the core. The main muscles are the obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Side-Lying Thoracic Rotation?
None. The Side-Lying Thoracic Rotation is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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