Form cues
- Keep back straight
- Twist gently
- Look over shoulder
- Breathe deeply
Exercise
Seated Twist Stretch (Straight Arm)
Waist, body weight
A flexibility exercise involving seated trunk rotation to stretch the obliques and lower back.
Target: obliques. Also works: erector spinae, gluteus maximus.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Sit upright with legs extended forward.
- Cross your left leg over your right if desired for more stretch.
- Extend your right arm straight behind you for support.
- Twist your torso toward your right, using the opposite arm for leverage.
- Hold, then repeat to the other side.
Common mistakes
- Slouching the back
- Over-twisting
- Holding breath
Breathing
Breathe steadily while holding the stretch.
In the app, search for Seated Twist Stretch (Straight Arm) and add it to a workout.