Standing Spinal Twist
Instructions
- Stand with your feet slightly wider than your hips
- Reach your arms out to the sides and raise them to shoulder height
- Rotate your torso to the right while keeping your hips facing forward
- Place your left hand on your right thigh
- Reach your right arm up and over your head to the left
- Make sure your spine is in a straight line and gently twist to the left
- Hold this stretch for 15-30 seconds
- Return to the starting position
- Repeat on the other side
Benefits
- Spine: This stretch helps to improve the flexibility of the spine, increase the range of motion in the core muscles, and reduce any tightness or tension in the area. It also helps to release any built-up stress or tension in the back muscles, as well as improve posture.
- Shoulders: This stretch helps to relax tense muscles in the shoulders and improve mobility. Doing this stretch regularly can help to reduce pain and stiffness in the shoulders, as well as increase flexibility.
- Hips: This stretch helps to increase flexibility in the hips and improve overall range of motion in the lower body. It also helps to reduce any tightness that may have built up in the hip muscles, and can help to reduce pain and improve posture.
- Abdomen: This stretch helps to strengthen and tone the abdominal muscles, as well as increase flexibility. It helps to promote better circulation in the abdominal region, as well as reduce any tightness in the area.