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Seated Twist Glute Stretch

Crossed-leg seated twist combining spinal rotation with an outer-hip and glute stretch.

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Seated Twist Glute Stretch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

GlutesObliquesUpper Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit with one leg extended or bent comfortably and cross the opposite foot over the outside of the supporting leg.
  2. 02Hug the raised knee toward the chest or place the opposite elbow outside it for gentle leverage.
  3. 03Sit tall and rotate the torso toward the bent leg while keeping both sitting bones as grounded as possible.
  4. 04Adjust the knee toward the chest until you feel a comfortable stretch through the glute and outer hip.
  5. 05Hold with steady breathing, unwind slowly, and repeat on the other side.

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