Big Turn Back Stretch
Description
The big turn back stretch is a seated spinal twist that opens the obliques, lower back, and thoracic spine. The lifter sits cross legged and rotates the torso fully to one side, using the hands to deepen the twist. It is a strong mobility move.
Equipment Required
Big Turn Back Stretch Instructions
- Sit cross legged on the floor with the spine tall.
- Set the back of one hand on the opposite knee.
- Place the other hand behind the body on the floor.
- Brace your core and lengthen the spine up.
- Inhale to grow taller through the spine.
- Exhale and rotate the torso to one side using the hands to deepen.
- Hold the deep twist with steady breath.
- Slowly unwind back to center. Switch sides and repeat.
Big Turn Back Stretch Form & Visual
Big Turn Back Stretch Benefits
- Strong spinal twist
- Stretches the obliques
- Releases the lower back
- No equipment needed
- Useful cool down move
- Builds spinal mobility
Big Turn Back Stretch Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Spinal erectors
- Latissimus dorsi
Big Turn Back Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Seated Spinal Twist
- Supine Twist
- Half Lord of the Fishes
- Thread the Needle
- Back Stretch
- Upper Back Stretch
- Roll Back Stretch
- Middle Back Stretch
- Elbows Back Stretch
- Dynamic Back Stretch
