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Lower Back · Beginner

Lying Twist Stretch

Unilateral supine spinal twist guiding one bent knee across the body.

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Lying Twist Stretch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Lower BackGlutes

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on your back and draw one knee toward the chest while the opposite leg remains long.
  2. 02Use the opposite hand to guide the bent knee gently across the body.
  3. 03Keep the working-side shoulder relaxed toward the floor as the pelvis rotates.
  4. 04Turn the head away from the knee only if the neck remains comfortable.
  5. 05Hold while breathing steadily, return to center slowly, and switch sides.

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