Leaning Side Stretch

LEANING SIDE STRETCH

The leaning side stretch exercise is used to lengthen the lateral fascia line and the muscles within it. Start by holding onto a stable object like a doorframe, squat rack, or band anchor. Stand beside it with your feet place elbow distance from the contact point. While holding the object firmly, begin to lean away from the contact point leading with the hips. Stretch the opposite arm overhead and towards the contact point to ‘bow’ the body into a crescent shape. Hold this stretch for up to 30 seconds.

Muscles involved:

• Lateral Fascial Line

  • IT Band

  • TFL (tensor fascia latae)

  • Gluteus Medius

  • Gluteus Maximus

  • Obliques

  • Intercostalis

• Latissimus Dorsi

• Quadratus Lumborum

Related Conditions:

• Mechanical Low Back Pain

• SIJ Syndrome

• ITB Syndrome

• Lateral Line Dysfunction

• Latissimus dorsi contracture

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