Hip Twist

Plane of Motion

Sagittal & Transverse

Muscle Focus

Spinal Flexors

Recs Atubdominis, 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)

Hip Flexors

Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus

Other Muscles at Play

Objectives

Strengthens and mobilizes the entire spine through controlled rotational movement.
Stabilizes the upper trunk, scapulae, shoulders, and arms to maintain upper‐body support and alignment during rotation.
Challenges the endurance of the stabilizing muscles in the trunk, scapulae, shoulders, and arms to sustain control throughout the movement.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.