Saw Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 2
- Alternate Names
- Saw Stretch
How to: Saw
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you.
- Open your legs slightly wider than hip-width apart.
- Reach your arms forward, hinging at the hips and leading with your chest.
- Rotate your torso towards one leg while reaching for your foot.
- Hold the position for a moment, then return to center and repeat on the other side.
Common Mistakes
- Hunching the back instead of maintaining a straight posture.
- Rushing through the movement without proper form.
- Not engaging the core during the stretch.
Modifications
- Perform the stretch sitting on a yoga block for added support.
- Reduce the range of motion if flexibility is limited.
Tips
- Keep your back straight while performing the stretch.
- Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch.
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
Saw Alternatives
Tags
waist
stretching
core
obliques
flexibility
intermediate