How to do it
Turn your head toward the reaching leg to deepen the rotation.
- 1
Lie face down with your arms extended out to the sides, forming a 'T' shape.
- 2
Gently lift one leg off the ground and bring it over the opposite leg, trying to touch the floor on the other side.
- 3
Hold the stretch for a moment, feeling it in your lower back, glutes, and obliques.
- 4
Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
Keep your shoulders flat on the ground to maximize the stretch in your torso and ensure proper form.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the lifted leg at the knee
- ✕Forcing the foot to the floor past comfort
- ✕Lifting the chest and head off the floor