Doorway Side Stretch

DOORWAY SIDE STRETCH

The doorway side stretch exercise is used to lengthen the lateral fascia line and the muscles within it. Start by holding onto a stable object like a doorframe, squat rack, or band anchor. Stand beside it with your feet and hands in line with the doorframe. While gripping firmly, begin to lean away with the hips to ‘bow’ the body into a crescent shape. Hold this stretch for up to 30 seconds.

Muscles involved:

• Lateral Fascial Line

  • IT Band

  • TFL (tensor fascia latae)

  • Gluteus Medius

  • Gluteus Maximus

  • Obliques

  • Intercostalis

• Latissimus Dorsi

• Quadratus Lumborum

Related Conditions:

• Mechanical Low Back Pain

• SIJ Syndrome

• ITB Syndrome

• Lateral Line Dysfunction

• Latissimus dorsi contracture

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