Seated Side Dynamic-Stretch
Improve flexibility & posture! Gently stretch your sides in a seated position. Great for warm-ups & improving mobility.
The Seated Side Dynamic-Stretch mainly works the core, with help from the back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Seated Side Dynamic-Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Seated Side Dynamic-Stretch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Seated Side Dynamic-Stretch
Begin by sitting on the floor with a straight spine, legs crossed or in a comfortable seated position.
Place your left hand flat on the ground beside you, keeping your arm slightly bent.
Extend your right arm overhead, reaching towards the left side, while you gently bend your torso in the same direction, feeling the stretch along the right side of your body.
Return to the starting position with your spine straight and your arms at your sides.
Repeat the same movement with your right hand on the ground and your left arm reaching overhead towards the right side, stretching the left side of your torso.
Alternate sides fluidly for several repetitions, moving at a comfortable pace while breathing deeply and smoothly.
Focus on reaching farther with each repetition without straining, keeping the movements controlled and dynamic.
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Seated Side Dynamic-Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Seated Side Dynamic-Stretch work?
The Seated Side Dynamic-Stretch mainly works the core, with help from the back. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Seated Side Dynamic-Stretch?
None. The Seated Side Dynamic-Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Seated Side Dynamic-Stretch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Abdominal Stretch, Side Ab Cobra Stretch, Dynamic Half Child Pose and Lying-Side Stretch.
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