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

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A comprehensive routine focused on improving overall flexibility. Move through 20+ stretches targeting key muscles and joints throughout your entire body.

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An advanced routine covering all major muscle groups and extremities. Movements range in their level of complexity to promote greater flexibility and range of motion.

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A series of detoxifying movements and twists that will compress and release organs, delivering oxygen-rich blood while pushing out toxins.

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Twisting actions targeting the upper, middle, and lower spine combined with wrists and ankle stretches to strengthen important muscles around your joints.

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Light, easy stretches while your body transitions to a resting state. Post-workout stretching promotes blood flow for recovery and reduces the risk of injury.

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Activate your parasympathetic nervous system and alleviate stress with relaxing, long-hold stretches and focused breathing.

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A series of stretches designed to increase flexibility in the hips, including your hip flexors & extensors, abductors & adductors, and hip rotators.

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Lower Back 2

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Lower Back 3

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