How to do it
Press both feet firmly into the floor to anchor during each twist.
- 1
Sit on a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
- 2
Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head.
- 3
Rotate your torso to the right, keeping your hips stationary.
- 4
Hold the rotation for a moment, then return to the center.
- 5
Rotate to the left and repeat the movement.
Expert tip
Keep your hips facing forward and rotate only your upper body to ensure isolation of the oblique muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning back or slouching during rotation
- ✕Jerking into the end range of rotation
- ✕Letting the knees follow the torso twist