Standing Lean Back Stomach Stretch

Standing Lean Back Stomach Stretch

Description

This exercise involves standing upright and leaning back to stretch the stomach muscles. It can help improve posture and relieve tension in the abdominal area.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Standing Lean Back Stomach Stretch Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
  2. Take a deep breath in and raise your arms above your head.
  3. As you exhale, lean back slowly, keeping your arms straight and your core engaged.
  4. Continue leaning back until you feel a stretch in your stomach muscles.
  5. Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds, breathing deeply.
  6. Slowly return to the starting position, lowering your arms back down to your sides.
  7. Repeat the stretch 2-3 times, as needed.

Standing Lean Back Stomach Stretch Form & Visual

Standing Lean Back Stomach Stretch

Standing Lean Back Stomach Stretch Benefits

  • Relieves tension in the lower back and hips
  • Stretches the abdominal muscles
  • Improves posture and balance
  • Increases flexibility in the spine
  • Can help alleviate lower back pain

Standing Lean Back Stomach Stretch Muscles Worked

  • Abdominal muscles
  • Lower back muscles
  • Hip flexors
  • Quadriceps

Standing Lean Back Stomach Stretch Variations & Alternatives

  • Standing Side Bend Stomach Stretch
  • Seated Lean Back Stomach Stretch
  • Kneeling Lean Back Stomach Stretch
  • Standing Forward Fold Stomach Stretch
  • Seated Forward Fold Stomach Stretch