Kneeling Lateral Trunk Stretch

This stretch emphasis's lengthening the lower back and oblique muscles of the abdomen. You can also use this to stretch the lat muscles in the upper back as well as the outer hip muscles. To stretch the muscles on the left side of your body: start this stretch with your right hand down and right knee bent. Straighten your left leg out to your side and reach overhead with left hand. As you lean to your right you will exaggerate the stretch on your left side. Repeat stretch on opposite side.