Side-Lying Breathing
Side-Lying Breathing is a mobility exercise training the thoracic spine and rib cage across the frontal plane, using Bodyweight.
- Laterality
- Unilateral or Bilateral
- Planes
- Frontal
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Primary joints
- Thoracic Spine · Rib Cage
Demo video
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How to perform it
- 1Lie on your side and practice breathing into the top and bottom of the rib cage while maintaining a neutral position. This position-specific breathing drill trains lateral expansion and helps restore rotational breathing mechanics. Focus on expanding the bottom side ribs on each inhale.
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Training profile
Fascial lines
Joints
Plane of motion
Training intent
MobilityRehab
Motor Control
Stability
Strength
Power
Tissue LoadingPerformance
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