Twisted Sphinx Stretch

Settle into twisted sphinx to stretch your hips and lower back while relaxing your shoulders.

Beginner Floor Static stretching
Twisted Sphinx Stretch
Difficulty
Beginner
Position
Floor
Type
Static stretching
Sides
Both sides
Hold time
60–120 s per set in our routines
Targets SpineIT BandHipsHamstringsLower BackGlutes

How to do the Twisted Sphinx Stretch

  1. Start in tabletop, extend one leg back, and thread the other leg under your body so the foot reaches out to the opposite side.
  2. Lower your hips toward the floor and come down onto your forearms.
  3. Stay in the twist, breathing into the stretch before switching sides.

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Stretching Workout App

Practice the Twisted Sphinx Stretch with voice guided audio in the Stretching Workout app.

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