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Seated Lateral Stretch
Gentle side stretch to open the rib cage and improve breathing capacity.
1
Sets
2
Reps
45s
Duration
15s
Rest
1/10
RPE
📖 Detailed description
Sit comfortably, lengthen your spine, then raise one arm overhead and gently lean your torso to the opposite side. Breathe into your ribs. Switch sides slowly.
💡 Execution tips
- Keep both sit bones firmly anchored to the floor or chair.
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Collapsing the chest forward, lifting the hip off the floor, holding your breath.
🔀 Variants
- Version on Wall Sit