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§ L · Exercises · AbsUpdated 6/2026

World Greatest Stretch

This movement combines hip flexor, hamstring, and thoracic spine mobility with core control in a single sequence.

Muscle group
Abs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Stretching
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Abs

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Set up in a deep lunge on the floor with the front foot flat and the back leg extended behind you on the ball of the foot.

  2. 02

    Place one hand on the floor inside the front leg and reach the free hand down beside the front ankle or shin.

  3. 03

    Sweep the free arm forward and up in a wide arc as you rotate your chest open toward the ceiling.

  4. 04

    Keep the supporting hand grounded and let your eyes follow the moving hand to the top position.

  5. 05

    Lower the arm back down with control to the start and repeat for 5–8 reps before switching sides.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

World Greatest Stretch is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Press the supporting hand firmly into the floor, keep the back leg long, and rotate through the chest rather than the lower back. Move smoothly and exhale as you open up.

This movement combines hip flexor, hamstring, and thoracic spine mobility with core control in a single sequence.

More exercises: Abs

§ 05 · Same muscles

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