Instructions for the Seated Torso Stretch - Martial Arts Stretching Technique

This page provides details for the Seated Torso Stretch. This stretch is also know as the Seated IT Band Stretch, Seated Pretzel Stretch, Sitting Torso Twist Stretch, etc.

This martial arts stretch targets the lower back, IT bands, obliques, hips, glutes, etc.

All stretches should be supervised by a trained martial arts instructor in order to ensure the proper technique is utilized.

For additional martial arts stretches targeting other areas of the body, please visit the main Martial Arts Stretches page.