Do Standing side bend at home.
Stand tall, feet hip-width apart.
- Position
- Standing
- Works
- Mobility, Posture
- Level
- Foundation, week 1
- In class
- About 45 seconds
Do it step by step
- Stand tall, feet hip-width apart.
- Breathe in. Reach one arm up and over.
- Breathe out. Come back to center, tall and long.
- Breathe in. Reach the other arm up and over.
- Breathe out. Come back to center.
Hear your teacher cue it
These are the lines I say in your class, recorded for the app. Press play and move with them.
Set upStand tall, feet hip-width apart.
Step 1Breathe in. Reach one arm up and over.
Step 2Breathe out. Come back to center, tall and long.
Step 3Breathe in. Reach the other arm up and over.
Step 4Breathe out. Come back to center.
Feel it, ease it, stay safe
Feel it hereYou feel a long stretch along the side of your waist.
Make it easierBend only a little.
Watch outBend straight to the side and keep your chest facing forward.
Find it in your plan
Your 28-day plan unlocks one level a week. Standing side bend belongs to the Foundation level, so it joins your classes in week 1. Start it on day 1.
You also do it in these quick classes:
- Wake up in 10 minutes, 10 minutes: Breathe, roll and reach before your coffee.
- Wind down for bed, 10 minutes: Breathe slowly and stretch softly for ten minutes.
Your questions about Standing side bend
Is Standing side bend good for beginners?
Yes. Standing side bend sits at the Foundation level, so you meet it in week 1 of your plan. Bend only a little.
How long should I do Standing side bend?
In a Her Pilates class you hold Standing side bend for about 45 seconds. Slow down and keep the breath steady over adding time.
What should I feel in Standing side bend?
You feel a long stretch along the side of your waist.
What's an easier version of Standing side bend?
Bend only a little.
Do Standing side bend with a mini you.
Watch her do it first, then move together while I count your breath. Your first class is free.
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