Side Bends – Standing

Written By Selena Pistoresi

The side bend opens up the rib cage and lateral aspect of the upper body as well as the hips.

Cues:

  • Reach tall and bend sideways keeping the head even between the shoulders

  • Move evenly through the entire side as you reach over and lengthen

  • Keep the shoulders and hips oriented in the coronal plane

Mistakes:

  • Bending the elbows

  • Twisting the body out of the coronal plane

  • Hinging rather than moving evenly through your body

Selena Pistoresi
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