Side-Lying Floor Stretch

Also called side lying stretch, lying lat stretch and side body stretch.

Works

Lats

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. First lie on your left side, bending your left knee in front of you to stabilize your torso (use your abdominal muscles as well to hold you upright).

1. Straighten your right leg and rest the right foot on the floor behind your left. Straighten your right arm over your head and gently pull on your right wrist to stretch the entire right side of the body. Switch sides.

Cues

• Bottom knee bent in front.
• Top leg straight behind.
• Reach the top arm overhead.
• Pull the wrist gently, breathe.

Common mistakes

• Rolling onto the back.
• Forcing the pull.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.

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