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StretchingBody weight

Corkscrew

Intensity
duration
MET
2.3energy expenditure
Type
Stretching

Target muscles

  • Glutes40%
  • Quads40%
  • Abs20%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Exhale steadily as you circle your legs through each rotation.

  1. 1

    Lie on your back with your legs extended towards the ceiling and arms by your sides.

  2. 2

    Press your arms firmly into the floor for stability.

  3. 3

    Lower your legs to one side, down towards the floor, and then circle them around to the other side in a corkscrew motion.

  4. 4

    Reverse the direction for the next repetition.

  5. 5

    Keep your core engaged and your lower back pressed into the floor throughout the exercise.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your movements fluid and controlled, and avoid using momentum to swing your legs.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Lower back lifting off the floor
  • ✕Bending the knees during the rotation
  • ✕Arms rising off the floor
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