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Waist · Body Weight

Standing Lateral Stretch

beginnerflexibility

Standing Lateral Stretch is a beginner isolation flexibility exercise that works the abs (waist), with the core assisting. It needs no equipment beyond your own body weight. A typical prescription is 2-3 sets of 30-60-second holds, and it burns about 3.1 calories per minute.

Target: Abs
Body part: Waist
Equipment: Body Weight
Category: Flexibility
Mechanic: Isolation
Force: Static
Sets × reps: 2-3 × 30-60 sec hold
Calories / min: ≈ 3.1 kcal

Primary muscles

Abdominals · Obliques

Secondary muscles

Core · Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis

How to do Standing Lateral Stretch

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms relaxed by your sides. Engage your core and maintain an upright posture.
Place your right hand behind your head. Keep your left hand extended down the side of your leg.
Gently bend your torso to the left as far as possible and hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, feeling a stretch along the right side of your torso.
Return to the starting position and repeat the stretch on the other side.

Form tips

Perform the stretch slowly and with control to maximize muscle flexibility and reduce injury risk.
Gradually increase the depth of the stretch as your flexibility improves.
Focus on keeping your back straight and avoiding excessive rounding of your spine.

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Standing Lateral Stretch FAQ

What muscles does Standing Lateral Stretch work?

Standing Lateral Stretch mainly works the abs in the waist (Obliques). The core work as secondary muscles.

What equipment do you need for Standing Lateral Stretch?

None. Standing Lateral Stretch is a body weight exercise, so you can do it at home or anywhere with enough space.

How many sets and reps of Standing Lateral Stretch should I do?

Start with 2-3 sets of 30-60-second holds. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.

Is Standing Lateral Stretch good for beginners?

Yes. Standing Lateral Stretch is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the abs.

How many calories does Standing Lateral Stretch burn?

About 3.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 2.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 31 calories; heavier people burn more.

What is a good alternative to Standing Lateral Stretch?

Other exercises for the abs include Exercise Ball Hip Flexor Stretch, Plate Standing Twist, Cable Standing Crunch and Barbell Standing Twist.

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# One request returns the exercise and its 720p media links
curl "https://api.workoutxapp.com/v2/exercises/ex_TVBEUM" \
  -H "X-WorkoutX-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

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