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Seated Rotation

Seated Rotation is a gentle seated trunk-turning stretch that improves rotational mobility through the torso. It primarily targets the obliques and muscles of the back, supporting spinal mobility, posture awareness, and warm-up or cool-down routines.

Demonstration

Seated Rotation — demonstration 1
Seated Rotation — demonstration 2

Instructions

  1. Set up: Sit tall on a stable surface with both feet flat on the floor and knees bent comfortably.
  2. Brace lightly: Lengthen through the crown of the head and gently engage the abdominal muscles without holding your breath.
  3. Rotate: Exhale and slowly turn your rib cage and shoulders to one side. Let the head follow naturally while keeping both sit bones grounded.
  4. Hold and return: Pause in a comfortable range, breathe steadily, then return to center with control and repeat on the other side.
Muscle Group
Obliques
Other Muscle Groups
Back
Type
Stretching
Equipment
Body Only
Difficulty
Beginner

Technique tips

  1. Move from the torso: Turn the rib cage rather than pulling aggressively with the arms or neck.
  2. Stay tall: Avoid collapsing the chest or rounding the lower back as you rotate.
  3. Use a pain-free range: Keep the movement slow and easy; reduce the range if you feel sharp discomfort.
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