The side wrist pull stretch is a standing stretch where you reach one arm overhead, grasp the wrist with the opposite hand, and pull to the side. It deeply stretches the lat, obliques, and side body of the reaching arm — providing a deeper stretch than a standard side bend.
Muscle Group
Back, Wrist
Equipment Required
Bodyweight
Type
Flexibility
Equipment
Band
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Deep lat and side body stretch
- Improves lateral spinal flexibility
- Combines side bend with wrist pull for greater depth
- Quick and accessible
- No equipment needed
- Excellent post-workout stretch
How to perform
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Reach your right arm straight up overhead.
- Grasp your right wrist with your left hand.
- Use your left hand to pull your right arm slightly to the left, while bending your torso to the left.
- Combine the side bend with the wrist pull to deepen the stretch.
- Feel the deep stretch through your right lat, obliques, and side body.
- Keep both feet planted. Do not lean forward or backward.
- Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Breathe deeply. Switch sides.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Back
Primary
Obliques
Primary