How to do the modified seated twist stretch

Instructions for modified seated twist:

Start by sitting on the floor with your legs in front of you.
Cross one leg over the other to bring the foot outside of the other leg and up by your thigh.
Bend the bottom leg at the knee to bring the bottom foot toward your buttocks.
Place one hand behind you and rotate your upper body to the side by pushing against the outside of your knee with the outside of your elbow.

What does modified seated twist help with?

Flexibility

What areas does modified seated twist exercise?

IT Band, Hips, Glutes, Lower Back, Spine

How is modified seated twist performed?

Floor

When should you avoid modified seated twist?

Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica

Other stretches to explore:

Legs-up-wall
Flexibility

Legs-up-wall

Start by sitting with your left side against the w...

Good For:
Double Pigeon
Flexibility

Double Pigeon

Start from a seated position on the floor with you...

Good For:
Upward Dog
Flexibility

Upward Dog

Start lying face-down on the floor with your legs ...

Good For:
Overhead Tricep
Flexibility

Overhead Tricep

Standing with your feet hip-width apart, raise bot...

Good For:
Back Leg Raise
Strength

Back Leg Raise

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

Good For:
Cactus Arms
Flexibility

Cactus Arms

From a standing or seated position with your back ...

Good For:
Kneeling Psoas
Flexibility

Kneeling Psoas

Start from a kneeling position with your hands at ...

Good For:
Single Knee-to-Chest
Flexibility

Single Knee-to-Chest

Start by lying on your back with your legs extende...

Good For:
Upward Dog
Flexibility

Upward Dog

Start lying face-down on the floor with your legs ...

Good For:
Toe Touch Hold
Strength

Toe Touch Hold

Lie on your back with your legs straight up in the...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include modified seated twist: