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Suspender Side Stretch

Suspension-assisted standing side bend lengthening the lats, obliques, and lateral hip line.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ObliquesLatsShoulders

Equipment

Suspension Trainer

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Face the anchor and hold both handles with the arms long overhead.
  2. 02Step back until the straps are taut and stand tall with the hips square.
  3. 03Lengthen through both arms, then lean the torso gently to one side while the hips stay centered.
  4. 04Breathe into the open side without twisting, bouncing, or collapsing the lower back.
  5. 05Return to center under control and repeat on the other side.

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