Exercises and Stretches — External Oblique
Rising Stomach Stretch
Posted by Judith Winer on
Technique: • Lie face down • Bring your hands close to your shoulders • Look forward • Push your body upwards with your arms keeping your hips on the ground Primary muscles: External and internal intercostals. External and internal obliques. Transversus abdominis. Rectus abdominis. Secondary muscles: Psoas major and minor. Iliacus. Injury where stretch may be useful: Abdominal muscle strain. Hip flexor strain. Iliopsoas tendonitis. Note: For those who spend most of their day sitting, such as office workers or drivers, the muscles of the front of the body can become inflexible and extremely tight....
Back Arching Stomach Stretch
Posted by Judith Winer on
Technique: Sit on a Swiss ball Roll the ball forward slowly as you lean back Rest your back and shoulders on the ball Allow your arms to hang on each side Primary muscles: External and internal intercostals. External and internal obliques. Transversus abdominis. Rectus abdominis. Secondary muscles: Pectoralis major and minor. Injury where stretch may be useful: Abdominal muscle strain. Chest strain. Pectoral muscle insertion inflammation. Note: For those who spend most of their day sitting, such as office workers or drivers, the muscles of the front of the body can become inflexible and extremely tight. When...
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