Lunge with a Twist
Instructions
- Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart
- Take a big step back with one foot and lower your body until your front knee is at a 90-degree angle
- Put your hands on your hips and make sure your back knee is bent and your front knee is directly above your ankle
- Twist your torso to the side of your front leg and hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side
Benefits
- Hips: This stretch helps to open up the hip flexors and glutes, improving flexibility and range of motion. It also helps to improve balance and stability by strengthening the muscles around the hips.
- Core: This stretch helps to strengthen the abdominal muscles and the muscles around the spine, improving posture and core stability. It also helps to promote balance, coordination and joint mobility.
- Upper Body: This stretch helps to improve the flexibility of the shoulders, chest and arms. It also helps to promote better posture, improve coordination and balance, and strengthen the muscles in the upper body.
- Lower Body: This stretch helps to strengthen the muscles in the legs and thighs, improving flexibility and range of motion. It also helps to improve balance, coordination and joint mobility.