Stick Twist Lunge Stretch
Description
The stick twist lunge stretch combines a deep lunge with a thoracic spine rotation using a PVC stick or broomstick. Holding the stick across the upper back, you drop into a lunge and rotate the torso toward the front leg. The combination opens the hip flexors and increases thoracic mobility.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Stick Twist Lunge Stretch Instructions
- Hold a PVC stick or broomstick across your upper back.
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Brace your core.
- Step forward into a deep lunge with your right leg.
- Lower your back knee toward the floor.
- Press your back hip forward for a hip flexor stretch.
- Rotate your torso to the right by twisting through the thoracic spine.
- Hold the stretch, then return to center and switch sides.
Stick Twist Lunge Stretch Form & Visual
Stick Twist Lunge Stretch Benefits
- Combines hip flexor and thoracic mobility
- Strong hip flexor opening
- Improves rotational mobility
- Useful for warmups
- Stick adds rotation reference
- Stretches multiple muscle groups
Stick Twist Lunge Stretch Muscles Worked
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
- Erector spinae
- Quadriceps (rectus femoris)
Stick Twist Lunge Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- World Greatest Stretch
- Hip Flexor Stretch
- Spider Lunge
- Pigeon Pose
