Standing Side Bend & Rhomboid Muscle Stretch: Your Complete Upper Body Mobility Guide
Two stretches are essential to make part of your daily routine if you spend long hours at the desk, have stress in the shoulders, or just want to move better: the Standing side bend and the Rhomboid muscle stretch. Combined, they work on two of the tightest spaces in the upper body - your lateral torso and upper back - providing you with immediate relief. Both stretches are explained here, including correct form, important benefits,s and variations so you can maximize each rep. What is the Standing Side Bend? The standing side bend is a good basic stretch that stretches the muscles along the sides of the torso – the obliques, intercostals (between the ribs), and the quadratus lumborum (lower back). Despite its simplicity, it's one of the most underutilized stretches in everyday fitness. How to Do the Standing Side Bend Stretch Keep the spine elongated with feet shoulder-width apart and core slightly contracted. Extend the right arm up with the elbow straight. Gently bend to the lef...