Lying spinal rotation with bent knees

I love this exercise because it’s one of the simplest ways to increase or maintain range of motion in the trunk, hips, and buttocks areas. Flexibility in these areas is crucial for functional fitness — being in shape for everyday life!
To do this exercise, follow these steps:

1. Lie on your back and bring your knees to your chest and extend your arms out from your sides.
2. Take a deep breath in and as you exhale, slowly lower your legs to one side until they reach the floor, keeping your arms flat on the floor. Be sure to keep the opposite shoulder blade and your head on the floor.
3. Hold this stretch for about 30 seconds, taking several deep breaths as you relax into the stretch.
4. Slowly lift your knees back to center and repeat the same stretch on the other side.

Do’s and don’ts for this exercise include the following:

• Do keep your shoulders down and relaxed.
• Don’t hold your breath.