Squat Mobility Twist
Description
The squat mobility twist is a mobility drill performed in a deep squat hold. From the bottom position, you rotate the torso to one side and reach the same-side arm overhead. The combination opens the hips and adductors while improving thoracic spine rotation. It is a strong warm-up or cooldown drill.
Equipment Required
Squat Mobility Twist Instructions
- Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width.
- Squat down to a deep position with feet flat on the floor.
- Place both hands on the floor between your feet.
- Rotate your torso to the right and reach your right hand up toward the ceiling.
- Follow your hand with your eyes for full thoracic rotation.
- Hold the rotated position for one to two breaths.
- Lower the right hand back to the floor.
- Repeat on the left side, alternating reaches.
Squat Mobility Twist Form & Visual
Squat Mobility Twist Benefits
- Improves hip and adductor mobility
- Trains thoracic spine rotation
- Useful warm-up or cooldown drill
- Develops deep squat positioning
- No equipment required
- Builds total body mobility
Squat Mobility Twist Muscles Worked
- Adductors
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
- Erector spinae
Squat Mobility Twist Variations & Alternatives
- Deep Squat Hold
- Cossack Squat
- World Greatest Stretch
- Thoracic Rotation
