How to do the figure four twist stretch

Instructions for figure four twist:

Start by lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
Cross one leg over the other so your foot is resting on the knee of your lower leg and your other foot is flat on the floor.
Next, let your legs fall to the side so that the top foot comes to the floor and the bottom leg rests on its side.

What does figure four twist help with?

Flexibility

What areas does figure four twist exercise?

IT Band, Hips, Glutes, Lower Back, Spine

How is figure four twist performed?

Floor

When should you avoid figure four twist?

Vertigo, Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica

Other stretches to explore:

Butterfly
Flexibility

Butterfly

Sitting on the floor with your back straight, bend...

Good For:
Eagle Arm
Flexibility

Eagle Arm

From a seated or standing position, straighten you...

Good For:
Quad Stretch
Flexibility

Quad Stretch

Start sitting on the floor with your legs extended...

Good For:
Dead Bug
Strength

Dead Bug

Start lying flat on your back with your legs strai...

Good For:
Front Leg Raise
Strength

Front Leg Raise

Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart...

Good For:
Crunch Hold
Strength

Crunch Hold

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet fla...

Good For:
Chest Opener
Flexibility

Chest Opener

Standing with your feet hip-width apart, interlock...

Good For:
Bird Dog Plank
Strength

Bird Dog Plank

Place your hands under your shoulders so they are ...

Good For:
Folded Butterfly
Flexibility

Folded Butterfly

Sitting on the floor with your back straight, bend...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include figure four twist: