Side Reach Diagonal
Stretch and strengthen your core! Side Reach Diagonal improves flexibility & targets obliques for a stronger, more toned midsection.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms by your sides.
2. Reach one arm up and over your head, bending your torso to the opposite side to stretch the side of your body while keeping your hips in line. This is the side reach.
3. Return to the starting position and then reach the same arm diagonally across your body at about a 45-degree angle, just past your opposite leg as if to touch your toes, while pivoting slightly on your feet if necessary. This engages the muscles diagonally across your abdomen and lower back.
4. Return to the starting position to complete one repetition.
5. Perform the desired number of repetitions on one side before switching to the other side.
Remember to keep your movements controlled and your core engaged throughout the exercise. Breathe smoothly, inhaling during the side reach and exhaling during the diagonal reach. Adjust the range of motion according to your flexibility and comfort level.
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