Stretching

Dancer's Stretch

The dancer's stretch is a beginner stretching exercise for your lower back, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Lower back
Also works
Abductors, Glutes
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Dancer's Stretch, starting position
Start
Dancer's Stretch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Sit up on the floor.
  2. Cross your right leg over your left, keeping the knee bent. Your left leg is straight and down on the floor.
  3. Place your left arm on your right leg and your right hand on the floor.
  4. Rotate your upper body to the right, and hold for 10-20 seconds. Switch sides.

Alternatives to the dancer's stretch

Cat Stretch Body weight Child's Pose Body weight Hug Knees To Chest Body weight Standing Pelvic Tilt Body weight Superman Body weight Crossover Reverse Lunge Body weight