Abdominal Internal Oblique, ABDOMEN Stretch for Beginners standing – iStretch

Опубликовано: 11 Июль 2026
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How to stretch the Abdominal Internal Oblique, ABDOMEN muscle for stiffness and pain relief safely and correctly. This is the best abdominal stretch video that teaches you how to stretch this muscle in a standing position for Beginners’ flexibility levels.

How to perform the stretch:

1. Start in a standing position
2. Choose the muscle or side of the body you intend to stretch
3. Extend your shoulder and arm on the same side as the target muscle, over your head above you
4. Flex your torso 30 degrees ‘away’ from the target muscle
5. Slide your opposite hand down your thigh
6. Extend your lower back rearward 10 degrees
7. Hold the stretch for 20 Seconds
8. Release the stretch

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This stretch should not cause pain or major discomfort. If you feel ‘excessive’ or ‘sharp stabbing’ pain, during or after the stretch (or any other stretch performed using the iStretch App or iStretch YouTube channel and videos), cease the stretch immediately and speak with your doctor or health professional.

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Details of the muscle:
The Internal Oblique (Abdominal) along with the External Oblique, are both responsible for a great deal of core body strength and are prime movers for trunk rotation and side flexion.

Common injuries and pathologies:
Muscle strains can occur with excessive bending or twisting activities. Loss of core strength can cause related deconditioned injuries, such as lower back pain.

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Origin, Insertion and Actions of the (Muscle):

Origin:
Illiac crest, inguinal ligament and thoraco-lumbar fascia.

Insertion:
Ribs 10 – 12 and rectus sheath.

Actions:
Flexion, contralateral rotation (External Oblique), ipsilateral rotation (Internal Oblique) and lateral flexion of the abdomen or trunk, posterior pelvic tilt and stabilization/compression of the abdomen for core body strength.

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DISCLAIMER:

This video and any related comments are not explicit and personal medical advice. Adam Ilko is a BTEC Level 5 Sports Massage Therapist; however, he is NOT your personal therapist or medical practitioner and can't possibly diagnose you through virtual means.

Therefore, please DO NOT use this stretch video and information to avoid going to your own General Practitioner or Healthcare Professional.

Please DO NOT use this stretch video to replace the advice they have given you.

This stretch video and information SHOULD NOT be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any medical condition.

ALWAYS seek a professional diagnosis that is personal to your own physical being. If you feel ‘excessive’ or ‘sharp stabbing’ pain, during or after any stretch performed using the iStretch App or iStretch YouTube channel and videos, cease the stretch immediately and speak with your doctor or health professional.