Type: Cool-Down Stretch
Primary Muscles: Lower Back, Core
Exercise Key Form:
1. Sit with legs extended straight in front of you.
2. Bend one knee and place the foot flat over the opposite thigh.
3. Twist your torso toward the bent knee, placing the opposite elbow outside the knee for support.
4. Keep your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
5. Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides.
NASM-CPT Tip: Engage your core while twisting to protect the spine and deepen the stretch.
Why This Exercise Is Important: Improves spinal mobility, relieves lower back tension, and enhances postural alignment.
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