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

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