How to do it
Keep your chin lifted and eyes forward through each rotation.
- 1
Kneel on the floor with your buttocks resting on your heels.
- 2
Place your hands behind your head with elbows wide.
- 3
Rotate your upper body to one side, leading with your elbow, while keeping your hips facing forward.
- 4
Return to the center and then rotate to the other side.
- 5
Repeat the rotation for the desired number of repetitions on each side.
Expert tip
Focus on rotating from your thoracic spine, not just your shoulders, to maximize the stretch and strengthen the core.
Common mistakes
- ✕Allowing the hips to rotate with the torso
- ✕Dropping the elbows during the rotation
- ✕Rising off the heels during the rotation