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Easy Spinal Twist

Beginner

Easy Spinal Twist

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Easy Spinal Twist stretches your back muscles, hips, and glutes. It lengthens and relaxes your spine and can help strengthen your abdominal muscles.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent towards your chest. This is your starting position.
  • Step 2

    Extend one leg and pull the opposite knee across your body, keeping your shoulder blades pressed to the floor. Extend your arm and turn your head to look away from the direction you are facing. Hold the knee with the other hand. Hold for a minute, then return to the starting position to repeat in the opposite direction.

Muscle Groups

Easy Spinal Twist targets Abs, Glutes, Hips, Spinal Erectors as seen below.

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Exercise Tip

  • Avoid pulling too strongly. Ease in every stretch.