How to do it
Turn your head in the opposite direction of your knees.
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Lie on your back with your arms extended out to the sides.
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Bring your knees up towards your chest.
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Slowly lower your knees to one side, keeping your shoulders on the floor.
- 4
Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then return to the center.
- 5
Lower your knees to the opposite side and hold.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Make sure to rotate from the waist and not just the shoulders to engage the abdominal muscles fully.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the shoulders off the floor
- ✕Letting the knees drift apart