World's Greatest Stretch primarily works the mobility. It is categorized as a mobility movement and uses Exercise mat.
- Primary muscles
- mobility
- Equipment
- Exercise mat
- Movement pattern
- mobility
- Catalog difficulty
- 1 of 5
How to do World's Greatest Stretch
- Lunge forward, back knee down
- Place same-side elbow toward instep
- Rotate chest open and reach arm to the sky
- Hold steady breathing — switch sides
Common mistakes
- Forcing range — stay in a comfortable stretch
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is mobility. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Band Shoulder Pass-Through · Child's Pose · Relaxation Pose · Cross-Body Shoulder Stretch · Doorway Chest Stretch · Downward Dog
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