Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Standing Hand Behind Side Bend.
The Standing Hand Behind Side Bend is a standing lateral flexion stretch that targets the obliques and lateral trunk. With hands clasped behind the head, you bend to each side to lengthen the muscles along the waist and improve spinal mobility.
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The Standing Hand Behind Side Bend is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.