Abdominals Stretch Variation One

A controlled abdominal stretch that opens the front of the torso and resets posture after heavy core work.

Core Bodyweight Stretching

Step by step

1. Start standing tall with your feet hip-width apart and your hands resting lightly on your lower back for support.
2. Press your hips gently forward and lift your chest up toward the ceiling without forcing the bend.
3. Drop your gaze slightly back, opening through the chest and front of the abs as you breathe deeply.
4. Hold the position for 15 to 30 seconds, breathing into your belly and letting the stretch deepen on each exhale.
5. Slowly return to standing by re-engaging your core and tucking your tailbone under.
6. Repeat for 2 to 3 rounds, easing further into the stretch each time as your body warms up.

Muscles and equipment

Target muscle

Abs

Secondary muscles

none

Equipment

Bodyweight

Type

Stretching

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