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title: "# External Obliques Stretch for Side Body Flexibility The muscles along the side — by Stretch Burner on Knowasiak"
description: "# External Obliques Stretch for Side Body Flexibility  The muscles along the sides of the torso contribute to bending, rotation, and everyday movement. When this area feels tight, reaching overhead "
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# Post by Stretch Burner (@stretchburner)

# External Obliques Stretch for Side Body Flexibility

The muscles along the sides of the torso contribute to bending, rotation, and everyday movement. When this area feels tight, reaching overhead or moving sideways can sometimes feel restricted.

An External Obliques Stretch provides a simple way to work on side body flexibility and gentle lateral mobility. You can include this movement in a stretching routine after sitting for long periods or alongside other torso mobility exercises.

When performing the stretch, keep the movement slow and controlled. Rather than trying to bend as far as possible, focus on creating a comfortable stretch along the side of the body while maintaining steady breathing.

Consistent mobility work can be more practical than occasionally pushing into an intense stretch. Small amounts of regular movement can help maintain comfortable range of motion throughout the torso.

👉https://stretchburner.com/external-obliques-stretch/

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