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Cooldown, Exercise 2: Lying Spinal Twist

  • Start lying flat on your back, and draw your right leg in toward your chest.
  • Use your left hand to gently push your right knee across your body, twisting your spine in the opposite direction as you do.
  • Extend your arms into a T position, and turn your head to the left.
  • Hold here for 30 seconds, feeling your spine lengthen and twist. You may even hear some "cracks."
  • Roll gently back onto your back, keeping your right knee bent into your chest. Slowly straighten and lower it to the ground.
  • Repeat the sequence on your left leg, again holding the stretch for 30 seconds.