The six pack abs get all of the attention when talking about the muscles of the core.
The core comprises all of the muscles around the entire torso.
The muscles on the side body - the obliques - are important for stabilization, balance, and twisting motions.
Doing a regular side stretch keeps these muscles supple and injury free.
Many people do a standing side bend by clasping the wrist and reaching side to side.
An alternative is to work what yogis call a standing sky archer pose.
Start in a split stance with legs straight and knees soft, but not locked.
Clasp the wrist of the front arm and lean back, opening the side body up to the sky.
Breathe slow, controlled breathes and feel everything from the armpit to the hip opening up.
Work both sides for 5-6 full breathes.
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