Standing Trunk Rotation A functional exercise suitable for athletes from sports that require rapid rotation, and for those who want to improve their rotational movement pattern in the horizontal plane. Keeping arms straight, rotate the torso until cable makes contact with the shoulder. Return to original position and rotate to the opposite side. Spinal Rotation Range of Motion. The total spinal rotation of 120 degrees is combined from: 🔘Rotation of 5 degrees in the lumbar spine. 🔘Rotation of 3