Spinal Twists Exercise to stretch the torso
Why Spinal Twists are so effective
Spinal twists or spinal rotations are a great exercises to work the erector spinae and oblique muscles. In all twisting movements it is important to maintain the back straight and there should be no lateral and forward bending at the same time at the spine.
Spinal twists to stretch the torso and stretch the outer thigh. Check all thigh stretching exercises to build a flexible body.
Execution Steps
- Sit on the floor with both feet extended.
- Flex your right leg and place your left hand over the right thigh.
- Place your right hand on the floor towards right and twist your torso.
- Hold this position for 10-15 seconds and then relax.
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- Neck Rolls
- Lunges/ Achilles Tendon Stretches
- Hamstring Stretches - Hurdler's Stretches, Combination Hamstring Stretches
- Side Bends, Forward Bends, Seated Forward Bends, Standing Twists and Windmills Exercise.
- Core Stretches - Lower Back Stabilizers/Erector Spinae Stretches.
- Upper/Lower Back Stretching Exercises.
- Quadriceps Stretches, Inner Thigh Stretches, Hip Stretches.
- Spinal Twists, Hanging Stretches, Abdominal Stretches.
- High Knees Exercise, Jumping in Place.
- Cool Down Stretches.
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