Equipment Required:

None

Starting Position:

Stand with back straight, feet placed shoulder-width apart and abdominal muscles contracted to hold torso stable.
Extend arms to the sides at shoulder level or slightly lower.

Actions To Execute Exercise:

Slowly twist at the waist to one side and pause.
Return to center, starting position; pause.
Repeat to the other side.

What The Exercise Does:

Stretches the waist and shoulders.

Variations On This Exercise:

This exercise may be performed in a seated position.

Precautions / Contraindications

Do not twist continuously from side to side.
Do not arch back.
This exercise may be contraindicated for some individuals with back problems or during pregnancy.

Fitness Training Tips:

This is a limbering stretch.