Exercise

World's Greatest Stretch

This dynamic mobility sequence combines a deep lunge, thoracic rotation, and shoulder mobility into one flowing movement. Move smoothly through each position with control, focusing on opening the hip flexor and rotating through the thoracic spine.

Also called: WGS, Greatest Stretch · Equipment: stretching

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How to do it

Step by step

  1. Start in a standing position and step your right foot forward into a deep lunge.
  2. Place your left hand on the ground and rotate your torso to the right, reaching your right arm toward the ceiling.
  3. Return to the lunge position and place both hands on the inside of your right foot.
  4. Shift your weight back and straighten your right leg for a hamstring stretch.
  5. Return to standing and repeat on the left side.
Muscles worked

What it trains

Mainly Hamstrings, Hip Flexors.

Programming

What the research says

Alternatives · VALDA FLEX

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With VALDA Pro, FLEX offers alternatives like these when you swap an exercise mid-workout.

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General information about exercise technique, not medical advice. If you have an injury or a health condition, your healthcare provider is the right person to ask.