TWISTED PRETZEL STRETCHING

Position

The name twisted pretzel may seem scary but it is not so. The posture of the exercise alone is typical and needs huge attention. Lie flat on your stretching mat or over a regular surface on the ground with your eyes looking high at the ceiling. Keep both your legs closer and stretch it fully in a relaxed position. Now, lift your right leg and put it over the other leg on the knees. Lock your ankles such that your right leg is folded at the knees and your left leg is still straight. Keep your hands on the line of your shoulder flat on the ground.

Execution 

By exerting pressure on the abdominal region, twist your body towards one side and make sure that all the strains are imparted to the abdominal region and not elsewhere. Hands should be held firmly to the ground. Hold this position for about thirty seconds and go to the other side. Do the same exercise with the other leg as well.