Week 5 – The Saw: Twist and Release

The Saw

Purpose: Strengthen obliques and increase spinal rotation.
STOTT Focus: Maintain axial elongation, control rotation.
Steps:

1. Sit tall, legs wider than hips, arms extended side.
2. Inhale to rotate torso; exhale to reach front arm to opposite foot (“saw” the pinky toe).
3. Inhale to return to center, exhale to other side.
   Benefits: Improves flexibility, rotation, and oblique strength.

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