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Obliques · Beginner

Seated Twist Cross Legged

Cross-legged seated spinal rotation emphasizing an upright trunk and grounded pelvis.

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Seated Twist Cross Legged demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ObliquesUpper Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

3 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit cross-legged with both sitting bones grounded and the spine tall.
  2. 02Place one hand behind the hips and the opposite hand on the outside of the knee.
  3. 03Inhale to lengthen upward, then rotate the rib cage and shoulders toward the rear hand.
  4. 04Keep the hips grounded and avoid forcing the twist through the neck or lower back.
  5. 05Hold while breathing smoothly, return to center, and repeat on the opposite side.

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