Dowel Side Lean Stretch - Lateral Fascial Line Stretch for better flexibility
Exercise Overview
The Dowel Side Lean Stretch is a standing lateral trunk stretch that lengthens the side body from the ribs through the hip. It is commonly used to improve side-bending flexibility, reduce thoracolumbar stiffness, and promote mobility of the lateral fascial line.
Muscles Involved
Latissimus dorsiExternal obliqueInternal obliqueQuadratus lumborumIntercostalsTensor fasciae lataeGluteus medius
Related Conditions
Thoracolumbar stiffnessReduced trunk side-bending mobilityLateral hip tightnessPostural tightnessMyofascial restrictions of the lateral lineGeneral trunk inflexibility
