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World's greatest stretch

A lunge, elbow drop and upper-back twist in one flowing move that opens the hips, hamstrings and spine.

IntermediateNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 5 reps per side

How to do it

  1. Step your left foot forward into a long lunge and place both hands on the floor inside it.
  2. Drop your left elbow toward the inside of your left foot.
  3. Rotate your chest to the left and reach your left arm up toward the ceiling.
  4. Bring the hand back to the floor and repeat, then switch legs.

Work one side, then switch. Timed sets run once per side.

Form tips

  • Keep your back leg long and strong.
  • Follow your top hand with your eyes to finish the twist.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: strongOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: not workedUpper back: moderateLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: moderateHamstrings: moderateCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
Hip flexorsGlutesUpper backHamstrings

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