How to do it
Hold each rotation for a full three seconds before returning.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height.
- 3
Rotate your torso to the right, keeping your arms parallel to the floor.
- 4
Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then return to the center.
- 5
Rotate to the left and hold the stretch, then return to the center.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your hips facing forward and only rotate your torso to ensure the stretch targets your obliques effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the arms drop below shoulder height
- ✕Bending the knees during the rotation
- ✕Shifting weight onto one foot during rotation