Spine Twist

How to perform

To perform the Spine Twist exercise, follow these steps:

1. Sit on the mat with your legs extended in front of you and your spine tall and straight.
2. Bend your knees and lift your feet off the mat, keeping your heels together and your toes apart.
3. Inhale as you twist your torso to the right, reaching your right hand behind you and your left hand to your right knee.
4. Exhale as you twist your torso back to center.
5. Inhale as you twist your torso to the left, reaching your left hand behind you and your right hand to your left knee.
6. Exhale as you twist back to the center.
7. Repeat this twisting motion for a series of reps, keeping your spine tall and your shoulders relaxed.
8. To increase the challenge, you can hold a small weight or resistance band in your hands as you twist.
9. Remember to keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to protect your lower back.

The Spine Twist exercise is a great way to improve spinal flexibility and strengthen the muscles around your core. It is important to perform this exercise with proper form to avoid straining your back.

Equipment required

Body Weight
Body weight equipment includes items like resistance bands, stability balls, and suspension trainers. These tools are used for a wide range of exercises that focus on strength training, flexibility, balance, and stability. They are commonly used in bodyweight exercises that utilize the resistance of one's own body to build muscle and improve overall fitness.