The Essential 2 Minute Stretch Program

Stretch 6: Trunk Twist

Essential Trunk Twist for Relieving Repetitive Stress

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• Isolate the trunk and twist at the hip.
  
• Take one arm and reach across your chest. Twist in that direction.
  
• Drop your other hand and use it to reach behind your back.
  
• Twist to the other side while switching arm positions.
  
• Repeat a few times.
  

Now you are really working the trunk and loosening up the spine, which are both crucial to good balance and circulation.

• Stretch 1: Relieving Eyestrain
• Stretch 2: Side to Side Neck Stretch
• Stretch 3: Front to Back Neck Stretch
• Stretch 4: Standing Toe Touch
• Stretch 5: Back Stretch
• Stretch 6: Trunk Twist
• Stretch 7: Upper Torso and Arm Stretch
• Stretch 8: Shoulder Stretch
• Stretch 9: Arm and Wrist Stretch
• Stretch 10: Ankle Stretch