How to do the seated twist stretch

Instructions for seated twist:

Sitting upright with your legs in front of you, cross your right leg over your left, placing your right foot next to your left thigh.

Hook your left arm around your right knee and reach your right arm behind you, gently twisting your body to the right.

What does seated twist help with?

Flexibility

What areas does seated twist exercise?

Upper Back, Lower Back, Spine, IT Band, Glutes, Chest, Obliques, Hips

How is seated twist performed?

Floor

When should you avoid seated twist?

Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica

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