Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Sphinx Pose Twist.
The Sphinx Pose Twist is a gentle floor stretch performed in the sphinx position — lying prone with forearms on the ground — with an added thoracic rotation. It opens the chest, stretches the abdominals, and releases tension through the obliques and lower back.
The Sphinx Pose Twist is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
