Seated Twist Stretch
Improves spinal rotation
Mobility & StretchingBeginnerMobilityRotation
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Spine |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Mobility & Stretching |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Mobility · Rotation |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 20-30s each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~10 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Sit tall with legs extended
- Step 2: Bend one knee and cross over
- Step 3: Twist torso toward bent knee
- Step 4: Hold and breathe
- Step 5: Switch sides
Coaching tips
Benefits
Improves spinal rotation
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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