How to do the spinal twist stretch

Instructions for spinal twist:

Starting flat on your back, shift your hips to the right and bring your right leg over your left, placing your left hand on the outside of your right knee.

What does spinal twist help with?

Flexibility

What areas does spinal twist exercise?

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

How is spinal twist performed?

Floor

When should you avoid spinal twist?

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica

Other stretches to explore:

Shoulder Rolls
Flexibility

Shoulder Rolls

Sitting with your back straight and chest up, star...

Good For:
Double Pigeon
Flexibility

Double Pigeon

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

Good For:
Standing Quad
Flexibility

Standing Quad

From a standing position, grab your right leg just...

Good For:
Bicycle Crunch Hold
Strength

Bicycle Crunch Hold

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

Good For:
Twisted Sphinx
Flexibility

Twisted Sphinx

Start on the floor on your hands and knees. Extend...

Good For:
Trunk Twist
Flexibility

Trunk Twist

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees b...

Good For:
Child's Pose
Flexibility

Child's Pose

Start from a kneeling position with your toes toge...

Good For:
Overhead Tricep
Flexibility

Overhead Tricep

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

Good For:
Hand Side Plank
Strength

Hand Side Plank

Lying on your left side with your legs straight an...

Good For:
Leaning Calf
Flexibility

Leaning Calf

From a standing position, place both hands on a wa...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include spinal twist: