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Split Shoulder Rotation Lunge Twist Stretch

Stretch & strengthen! Lunge, twist, & rotate for better flexibility & balance. Engage your core & improve mobility.

The Split Shoulder Rotation Lunge Twist Stretch mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips and quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Split Shoulder Rotation Lunge Twist Stretch Muscles Worked

Primary

Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

Secondary

Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)

How to do the Split Shoulder Rotation Lunge Twist Stretch

  1. Start in a standing position and take a large step forward into a split stance.

  2. Lower your hips into a lunge position. Your front knee should be bent at a 90-degree angle directly over your ankle, and your back knee should be lowered towards the ground but not touching it.

  3. Maintain good posture with your torso upright and abs engaged.

  4. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows out to the sides.

  5. Rotate your upper body toward the front leg side, ensuring the movement comes from the torso and not just the arms. Your back should remain straight, and the twist should engage your core and obliques.

  6. Hold the twisted position for a set duration, making sure to breathe deeply and steadily.

  7. Return to the center, then push through the front heel to return to the starting position.

  8. Repeat the stretch, completing the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other side to work the opposite leg.

Ensure to perform the stretch slowly and with control, avoiding any jerky movements. This exercise helps improve flexibility, balance, and strength throughout various muscle groups, particularly those engaged during lunges and torso twists.

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Split Shoulder Rotation Lunge Twist Stretch FAQs

What muscles does the Split Shoulder Rotation Lunge Twist Stretch work?

The Split Shoulder Rotation Lunge Twist Stretch mainly works the core, with help from the glutes & hips and quads. The main muscles are the obliques and rectus abdominis.

What equipment do you need for the Split Shoulder Rotation Lunge Twist Stretch?

None. The Split Shoulder Rotation Lunge Twist Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

What workout day should the Split Shoulder Rotation Lunge Twist Stretch go on?

It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Split Shoulder Rotation Lunge Twist Stretch variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Barbell Lunge Twist, Bodyweight Rear Lunge Twist, Side Split Half Lunge with Twisting Inner-Thigh Tap and Low Lunge Twist.

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