How to do it
Lead each rotation with your chest rather than yanking the stick.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, holding a stick across your shoulders.
- 2
Bend forward at the hips until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
- 3
Rotate your torso to the right, then to the left, keeping your hips stable.
- 4
Return to the center and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and deliberate to prevent any undue stress on your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips rotate with the torso
- ✕Rounding the lower back in the hinge
- ✕Letting the stick slide off the shoulders