ABS
Open Book Stretch
A side-lying rotation that loosens the mid-back and shoulders. Keeping the legs still while the top arm arcs across the body opens up the thoracic spine and chest. Great for reducing upper-back stiffness before training or during recovery.
How to do it
- 1
Lie on one side with hips and knees bent to 90 degrees, stacked like sitting in a chair.
- 2
Reach both arms straight out in front with palms pressed together.
- 3
Keep the legs fixed in place the whole time.
- 4
Sweep the top arm up and over in a wide arc toward the ceiling and the far side.
- 5
Stop when you feel a stretch through the chest and shoulder, and hold.
- 6
Return the arm, then roll over and repeat on the other side.
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