Bent Knee Lying Twist

Description
This exercise involves lying on your back with your knees bent and twisting your legs to one side while keeping your shoulders on the ground. It helps to stretch and strengthen the muscles in your lower back and hips.
Equipment Required
Bent Knee Lying Twist Instructions
- Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Extend your arms out to the sides, palms facing down.
- Keeping your shoulders on the ground, slowly lower both knees to one side, twisting your lower body.
- Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds, feeling the stretch in your lower back and hips.
- Slowly bring your knees back to center and repeat on the other side.
- Repeat for 10-15 repetitions on each side.
Bent Knee Lying Twist Form & Visual
Bent Knee Lying Twist Benefits
- Stretches the lower back muscles
- Improves spinal mobility and flexibility
- Relieves tension in the hips and glutes
- Can help alleviate lower back pain
- May improve digestion and reduce bloating
Bent Knee Lying Twist Muscles Worked
- Rectus Abdominis
- Obliques
- Transverse Abdominis
- Erector Spinae
- Quadratus Lumborum
Bent Knee Lying Twist Variations & Alternatives
- Straight leg lying twist
- Seated twist
- Standing twist
- Supine twist with leg extension
- Twisted lunge
More Exercises