Which of the following is a 2-step Barrel exercise for spinal lateral flexion?

• A. Oblique Roll Down
• B. Side Stretch
• C. Corkscrew
• D. Swan Dive

Answer: (B)

Side Stretch on the Barrel is a two-part movement that trains lateral bending of the spine with careful length and control. Start seated tall on the Barrel, keeping the pelvis stable and the spine lengthened from head to tail. In the first part, you maintain that length as you set up the side stretch. In the second part, you exhale and bend sideways toward the Barrel, keeping the opposite hip anchored and the spine long, then return to center and repeat on the other side. This two-step pattern focuses the effort on the obliques and lateral stabilizers while the Barrel supports proper alignment. The other options emphasize different motions: Oblique Roll Down uses flexion, Corkscrew rotates the spine, and Swan Dive is a back extension.