World Greatest Stretch with Arm Rotation
The World Greatest Stretch with Arm Rotation mainly works the hip adductors (inner thighs) and hamstrings, with help from the core and glutes & hips. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
World Greatest Stretch with Arm Rotation Muscles Worked
Primary
Hip Adductors; Hamstrings
Secondary
Obliques; Glutes (gluteus maximus); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the World Greatest Stretch with Arm Rotation
Setup
Begin in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.
Execution
Lunge Forward: Step one foot forward so that it lands on the outside of your hand, moving into a deep runner's lunge.
Rotation: Take the arm on the same side as your lead leg and reach it upward towards the ceiling, rotating your torso and following your hand with your eyes.
Return: Bring that hand back down to the floor next to your foot.
Reset: Step your foot back to the starting plank position.
Switch: Repeat the movement with the opposite leg.
World Greatest Stretch with Arm Rotation FAQs
What muscles does the World Greatest Stretch with Arm Rotation work?
The World Greatest Stretch with Arm Rotation mainly works the hip adductors (inner thighs) and hamstrings, with help from the core and glutes & hips. The main muscles are the hip adductors and hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the World Greatest Stretch with Arm Rotation?
None. The World Greatest Stretch with Arm Rotation is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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