The side bend opens up the rib cage and lateral aspect of the upper body as well as the hips.
Cues:
- Reach tall and bend sideways keeping the head even between the shoulders
- Move evenly through the entire side as you reach over and lengthen
- Keep the shoulders and hips oriented in the coronal plane
Mistakes:
- Bending the elbows
- Twisting the body out of the coronal plane
- Hinging rather than moving evenly through your body
