How to do it
Lean your torso back about 45 degrees to find a challenging angle.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and hands placed behind you, fingers pointing away from your body.
- 2
Lift your legs off the floor, keeping them together and straight.
- 3
Twist your hips to one side, bringing your legs towards the floor without touching it.
- 4
Return to the center and twist to the other side.
- 5
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your arms strong and stable to support your body as you twist, and focus on using your obliques to perform the twist.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the feet touch the floor
- ✕Bending the knees during the twist
- ✕Moving legs without hip rotation