# How to do the seated twist

Source: https://stretchminute.com/stretches/seated-twist

Twists the spine and stretches the outer hip.

![Seated Twist](https://stretchminute.com/img/stretches/seated-twist.webp)

## How to do it

1. Sit with one leg straight and cross the other foot over it.
2. Turn toward the bent knee and hold.
3. Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch.

## At a glance

- Hold: 20 seconds on each side
- Position: Seated or kneeling on the floor
- Body area: Back, Hips
- Equipment: None
- In routines: [Wind Down](https://stretchminute.com/routines/wind-down), [Lower Back](https://stretchminute.com/routines/lower-back), [Hips](https://stretchminute.com/routines/hips)

Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice.