Twisted Leg Lunge Pose
Description
The twisted leg lunge pose is a deep yoga lunge with a spinal twist. Dropping into a low lunge with the back knee on the floor, you reach the opposite arm across to the front knee for a deep thoracic rotation. The combination opens the hips, stretches the hip flexors, and improves spinal mobility.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Twisted Leg Lunge Pose Instructions
- Stand tall in mountain pose with feet hip-width apart.
- Step back with your left leg into a deep lunge.
- Lower your left knee to the floor and untuck the toes.
- Press your back hip forward for a hip flexor stretch.
- Place your left hand on the floor or on a block inside your front foot.
- Reach your right arm up toward the ceiling.
- Twist your torso to the right and gaze up at the right hand.
- Hold the twist with deep breathing. Switch sides.
Twisted Leg Lunge Pose Form & Visual
Twisted Leg Lunge Pose Benefits
- Combines hip flexor and thoracic mobility
- Strong hip opening
- Improves spinal rotation
- Useful for warmups and yoga flows
- No equipment required
- Stretches multiple muscle groups
Twisted Leg Lunge Pose Muscles Worked
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
- Erector spinae
- Hamstrings
Twisted Leg Lunge Pose Variations & Alternatives
- Low Lunge
- Pigeon Pose
- World Greatest Stretch
- Lizard Pose
