Static stretch
Seated upper-body twist
Upper back and torso rotation
- Setup
- Stable chair
- Focus
- Upper back, Torso
Step by step
- Sit upright with both feet flat.
- Cross the arms or hold the shoulders.
- Keep the hips facing forward and rotate the ribs and shoulders to one side, then repeat on the other side.
Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.
Review source: NHS sitting exercises — Upper-body twist