Stretch It: Side Bends on Your Knee

I just discovered a great variation to the oh-so wonderful side-bend stretch. If you bend one knee and take turns leaning your torso to both the right and left sides, it helps to target that area even more so it'll feel so amazing that you won't want to stop. Check out the video to see how it's done.

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• Fold up a towel and place it on the floor. Rest both knees on it and place the tops of your feet on the floor. Place your hands on your hips for stability.
• Keep your right knee bent and extend your left leg straight out to the side (either pointing your toes forward or out to the side). Don't lock that knee. Keep it slightly bent. Now slide your left hand down your left leg and lean your torso all the way over to the left, reaching your right arm overhead. Try to draw your right shoulder back and open up through your chest to feel more of a stretch in your ribs and abs. Stay here for as long as you want (preferably 30 seconds) and then lift your torso back up and lean to the right, planting your right palm firmly on the ground. Reach your left arm overhead and arch through your left side. You can pull your torso back slightly to feel the stretch in your right hip. Stay here for 30 seconds and then lift your torso back up.
• Now bring your hands to your hips and reverse sides, by placing your left knee on the towels and stepping your right leg out to the side. Stretch torso in both directions. Return to center and release by sitting on your heels.