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:

Neck Flexion

Neck Flexion

From a seated or standing position, straighten you...

Good For:

Kneeling Quad

Kneeling Quad

Starting from your hands and knees, step your left...

Good For:

Bridge Leg Lift

Bridge Leg Lift

Start lying on your back with your knees bent and ...

Good For:

Pistol Squat Hold

Pistol Squat Hold

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

Good For:

Side Bend

Side Bend

Sitting with your back straight and one hand on yo...

Good For:

Shoulder Opener

Shoulder Opener

Start lying on your stomach with your arms out. Pl...

Good For:

Upward Dog

Upward Dog

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

Good For:

Elbow Side Plank Leg Lift

Elbow Side Plank Leg Lift

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

Good For:

Neck Flexion

Neck Flexion

From a seated or standing position, straighten you...

Good For:

Single Arm Plank

Single Arm Plank

Place your hands under your shoulders so they are ...

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.