Core · Bodyweight
Scorpion Stretch
How to do the scorpion stretch, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Timed hold
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Mobility
How to do it
Move into the stretch position slowly until you feel a gentle pull on the target muscle. Hold the stretch while breathing deeply, avoiding any bouncing or pain.
- 1Feel a stretch across your chest, shoulders, and hip flexors as you twist your body
- 2Keep your upper body grounded while reaching one leg behind you
- 3Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch
Common mistakes
- Avoid forcing the twist; move slowly and gently
- Don't let your shoulder lift off the floor
- Avoid any sharp pain; ease out if uncomfortable
Muscles worked
The scorpion stretch works the obliques.
- ObliquesSupport
- Mid TrapsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
- GlutesMinor
- Hip FlexorsMinor
Kovo programs the scorpion stretch for you and tracks it every session.
We build your whole program, drop the right lifts into each workout, and adjust your weights as you get stronger. Free on iOS and Android.
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Last reviewed April 2026.