How to do the trunk rotation stretch

Instructions for trunk rotation:

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, cross your right leg over your left leg and twist your upper body to the right while keeping your hips in the same spot.

Place your left elbow on the outside of your right leg and use the back of your chair to increase your rotation.

What does trunk rotation help with?

Flexibility

What areas does trunk rotation exercise?

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

How is trunk rotation performed?

Sitting

When should you avoid trunk rotation?

Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Herniated Disc, Sciatica

Other stretches to explore:

Overhead Tricep

Overhead Tricep

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, raise ...

Good For:

Wall Arms

Wall Arms

Start from a standing position with your feet hip-...

Good For:

Split Lunge Hold

Split Lunge Hold

Start standing with your feet hip-width apart. Ste...

Good For:

Standing Quad

Standing Quad

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

Good For:

Single Knee-to-Chest

Single Knee-to-Chest

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

Good For:

Cross Leg Fold

Cross Leg Fold

Start from a standing position with your feet hip-...

Good For:

Narrow Squat Hold

Narrow Squat Hold

Start standing up with your feet together. Keep yo...

Good For:

Spiderman Push Up Hold

Spiderman Push Up Hold

Start in a push up position with your arms and leg...

Good For:

Shoulder Rolls

Shoulder Rolls

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

Good For:

Wall Pike

Wall Pike

Start on your hands and knees about a foot away fr...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include trunk rotation:

Desk Stretch

Desk Stretch

Break up the work day and get the blood flowing with a refreshing, full-body routine that can be done right from your desk.