Pretzel Twist Stretch

Primary Muscle Group: Obliques

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise:  Obliques and Lower Back

Preparation: Sit on floor flat bench with knees bent. Place one leg across the outside of other knee. Turn torso toward the side of bent knee supporting body with extended arm behind. Place elbow of opposite arm to the outside of bent knee.

Breathing:  Breath in and out through the entire stretch movement.

Execution: Turn torso further around by pushing side of knee with elbow. Hold stretch. Repeat with opposite side.


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