Fitness
World's Greatest Stretch
World's greatest stretch is a multi-planar lunge with thoracic rotation—hand to floor, elbow to sky—warming hips, hamstrings, and upper back in one flow. It is a staple dynamic warm-up drill.
World's greatest stretch is a multi-planar lunge with thoracic rotation—hand to floor, elbow to sky—warming hips, hamstrings, and upper back in one flow. It is a staple dynamic warm-up drill.
Five reps per side with controlled tempo; knee tracks over foot. Use before field sport, lifting, or interval days.
Modify with back knee down if balance is limited.
Common questions
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How many reps per side?
Three to six controlled reps per side usually suffice in a warm-up—quality rotation over speed.
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Can beginners use this stretch?
Yes with knee down and smaller rotation range until balance improves.
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