Seated Spinal Twist
Improves spinal rotation and mobility
Mobility & StretchingBeginnerMobilityRotation
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Spine and obliques |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Mobility & Stretching |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Mobility · Rotation |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 20-30s each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~15 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Sit with legs extended
- Step 2: Bend one knee and cross over opposite leg
- Step 3: Twist torso toward bent knee
- Step 4: Hold and breathe
- Step 5: Switch sides
Coaching tips
Benefits
Improves spinal rotation and mobility
Common mistakes
Forcing the twist
Make it harder
Deepen the twist gently
Make it easier
Smaller rotation
Breathing
Exhale on twist
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