Muscle Groups
- Abs and Core
Purposes
- Low back mobility
- Low back flexibility
Overview
The lumbar side bend stretches the spinal lateral flexors (quadratus lumborum, obliques and abdominals). This exercise can be performed at the office, in between work. The lumbar side bend increases mobility in the lower back.
Description
- Seated on a chair, slowly bend over to one side
- Bend at the lower waist
Mistakes
- Bending through the upper spine
- Twisting while bending
