It is a multifaceted exercise that engages many muscle groups from upper thighs to stretching glutes, improving spinal mobility, and even engaging oblique abdomen muscles. Step 1 – Start by lying on your side with your lower leg straight; your upper leg bent at 90 degrees. Your lower elbow must be on the floor and supporting your body, while your other arm and hand help maintain the balance. Step 2 – Gradually move your top arm away from your other arm toward the floor on the other side, rotating your trunk simultaneously. Step 3 – Ensure to keep your top leg on the floor; only go as far as you can without arching your back. Step 4 – Repeat for another side Repeat 12 times for each side 3 sets in a row Once-daily 5 days a week
Wisler Saint-Vil, MD
Sports Medicine Physician
Marietta Memorial Sports Medicine
department medical director