The Abdominals Stretch Variation Two is a beginner-friendly bodyweight stretch that targets the abdominals. Here's how to do it right — and what to stop doing.
Primary musclesAbs
Secondary muscles—
EquipmentBodyweight
LevelBeginner
TypeStretching
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01 Execution
How to do the Abdominals Stretch Variation Two
Start standing with feet shoulder-width apart and your right arm reaching straight up overhead.
Bend your torso gently to the left, sliding your left hand down your thigh as your right arm arcs over.
Keep both hips facing forward — let the stretch travel through your obliques and the side of your waist.
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, breathing slowly and lengthening on each exhale rather than forcing depth.
Return to upright with control, then switch sides and repeat with the left arm overhead.
Complete 2 to 3 rounds per side, increasing the lean gradually as the obliques warm up.
02 The payoff
Why it earns its spot
Stretches the obliques, which most core training never reaches.
Improves rotational range of motion for sports and lifts.
Decompresses the side body after long sitting or repeated bending.
03 Don't do this
Common mistakes
Letting the hips swing out as you lean — this kills the oblique stretch and shifts load to the lower back.
Twisting the torso forward or back instead of bending purely sideways, which dulls the side-body lengthening.
Forcing depth in the first few seconds rather than letting the breath ease you deeper over time.
Tensing the shoulder of the raised arm — the arm should reach long but stay relaxed at the trap.
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