Leaning QL Stretch - Quadratus Lumborum Stretch
Exercise Overview
The Leaning QL Stretch is a side-bending stretch designed to lengthen the quadratus lumborum and surrounding lateral trunk tissues. It is commonly used to relieve one-sided low back tightness, improve side-bending mobility, and reduce muscular tension around the waist and lower ribs.
Muscles Involved
Quadratus lumborumInternal obliqueExternal obliqueLatissimus dorsiErector spinaeIntercostal muscles
Related Conditions
Mechanical low back painQuadratus lumborum tightnessLateral trunk stiffnessPostural low back discomfortMuscle spasm of the low backReduced thoracolumbar mobility