Lying Twist Stretch

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Exercise overview

Training details

Lower Back Glutes

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

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

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