breathing · beginner · mat

Side-Lying Breathing

lateral ribcagediaphragmrib mobility

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Diaphragm / Deep Core

10%

Obliques (top side)

5%

Serratus Anterior

5%

Scalenes (stay quiet)

5%

Diaphragm / Deep Core 10% · Serratus Anterior 5% · Scalenes (stay quiet) 5% — deep, not shown on the figure

Sets

1–2

Reps

8–10 breaths each side

Hold

4 sec in, 6 sec out

Rest

none needed

Used post-surgically and for rib stiffness: lying on one side quiets the down ribs so the breath is steered into the open, top side.