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Thoracic rotation

Thoracic rotation: written movement steps, equipment and example doses. General information to help you choose an appropriate starting point.

By Shift Some Timber editorial team · Published · Updated 2 November 2026

Thoracic Rotation — Cool-Down Beginner: start position, controlled movement and finish position shown as a three-state coaching sequence.

How to do it

  1. Set up on all fours or in a supported seated position. Keep the hips quiet while you rotate through the upper back, following your hand with your eyes, then return slowly.
  2. Keep it controlled enough that you could stop the rep cleanly at any point.

Equipment

Example variations

The written steps above use one library example. These other doses are separate options, not instructions to complete every variation or progress automatically.

LevelExample doseEquipment
beginner3 minutesnone
advanced4 minutesnone
standard3 minutesnone

Safety and comfort

General movement information, not an individual exercise prescription. Independent trainer or clinical review is not claimed. Use appropriate support and seek individual advice for an injury or restriction.