Mini Roll up + Oblique Twist

Plane of Motion

Sagittal & Transverse

Muscle Focus

Spring Setting

Light / Medium

1-2 Short Medium or Light Springs

Spinal Flexors

Rectus Abdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique

Spinal Rotators

External Oblique (opposite side), Internal Oblique (same side), Erector Spinae (same side), Semispinalis (opposite side), Deep Posterior Spinal Group (opposite side)

Other Muscles at Play

Objectives

Build abdominal control and improve lower-back flexibility while simultaneously strengthening the obliques.
Increase spinal mobility while engaging the abdominals to support the body through forward flexion and rotational movement.
Increase lumbar flexibility while keeping the rib cage anchored and free of any outward flare.
Sustain steady scapular support as you execute a chest-lift motion—similar to the mat variation—while taking advantage of the springs’ added assistance and resistance.
Prepares the body for harder rotation exercises.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.