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How to do it
- Start in a high plank with your hands beneath your shoulders.
- Step one foot forward to the outside of the hand on the same side.
- Keep the rear leg extended and the supporting arm straight.
- Bend the free arm and bring its elbow down inside the front leg within a comfortable range.
- Rotate the chest toward the front leg and extend that arm upward.
- Return the hand toward the floor, repeat smoothly, and then change sides.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back to force the elbow lower.
- Letting the front foot roll onto its edge.
- Moving beyond a comfortable stretch range.
- Rushing between the downward reach and upward rotation.
Muscles worked
- Primary
- Glutes
- Secondary
- AbsChestFront DeltsHamstrings
Good to know
- What muscles does the Worlds Greatest Stretch work?
- Mainly the glutes. It also works the abs, chest, front delts and hamstrings.
- What equipment do you need for the Worlds Greatest Stretch?
- None. It is a bodyweight exercise.
- Is the Worlds Greatest Stretch good for beginners?
- GymVim rates it intermediate.