Seated Upper Body Rotation (female)

Seated Upper Body Rotation demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit up straight in a chair with your feet flat on the floor
  • 2Place your hands behind your head or on your waist
  • 3Rotate your torso to the right while keeping your hips still
  • 4Hold for a moment and then rotate to the left side
  • 5Return to the neutral position

Tips:

  • Focus on a controlled movement
  • Avoid forcing the rotation, do it within your comfort level
  • Keep your back straight throughout the exercise
  • Keep your feet firmly on the floor throughout the movement. Leaving them lifted may cause strain on your lower back

Seated Upper Body Rotation Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs