Mobility · Regular

World's Greatest Stretch

A deep lunge with an elbow drop and an upward reach that opens your hips, hamstrings and upper back in one flow.

Demo by Skye, an AI coach.

Works

hip flexors, upper back; also hamstrings, adductors, glutes, obliques

Kit

No kit

Dose

3 to 5 reps each side

It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.

Set up

Step into a long lunge with your right foot forward and both hands on the floor inside the front foot, back knee straight or resting down.

While you move

• Elbow down inside the front foot
• Rotate and reach to the ceiling
• Eyes follow your hand
• Back leg long and active

Avoid

• Letting the front knee cave inward
• Rushing through the positions

Take care if you have trouble with your hips or your knees.

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