How to Do Seated Side Stretch

Seated Side Stretch is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Seated Side Stretch

  1. 01Sit upright on the floor with legs crossed and the spine elongated toward the ceiling.
  2. 02Place the left palm on the floor beside the hip for stability.
  3. 03Extend the right arm overhead and lean the torso toward the left side.
  4. 04Hold the peak tension for thirty seconds while breathing deeply into the right ribcage.
  5. 05Return to center and repeat the sequence on the opposite side.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Seated Side Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Reach the fingertips away from the hips to maximize the stretch through the quadratus lumborum and obliques.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Seated Side Stretch questions

What muscles does Seated Side Stretch work?

Seated Side Stretch is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Seated Side Stretch correctly?

Sit upright on the floor with legs crossed and the spine elongated toward the ceiling. Place the left palm on the floor beside the hip for stability. Extend the right arm overhead and lean the torso toward the left side. Hold the peak tension for thirty seconds while breathing deeply into the right ribcage. Return to center and repeat the sequence on the opposite side.

What is the A90 coach tip for Seated Side Stretch?

Reach the fingertips away from the hips to maximize the stretch through the quadratus lumborum and obliques.

Is Seated Side Stretch suitable for beginners?

Seated Side Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Seated Side Stretch?

No. Seated Side Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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