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Torso Twists demonstration

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Mobility / Bodyweight

Torso Twists

A standing rotational warm-up that turns the rib cage from side to side while the pelvis stays comparatively stable, mobilising the thoracic spine and trunk.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

beginner

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Lower Back

Instructions

  1. 01

    Stand with the feet about shoulder-width apart and the knees softly bent.

  2. 02

    Brace lightly and hold the hands together in front of the chest.

  3. 03

    Rotate the rib cage to one side without shifting the feet.

  4. 04

    Return through centre and rotate to the other side.

  5. 05

    Continue alternating smoothly through a comfortable range.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.