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Sitting Side Reach Stretch Back
Sit on the floor with legs comfortably positioned. Reach one arm overhead and lean gently to the opposite side, feeling a stretch along the side of your torso and into your back. Hold briefly, then return to the center and repeat on the other side. Keep the movement controlled and breathe steadily to maximize the stretch without pain.
Primary muscle
Obliques (side torso muscles)
Secondary muscles
latissimus dorsi (upper back)
Equipment
Bodyweight
Category
Back
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