How to do it
Press your right knee inward with your left elbow to deepen the rotation.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- 2
Bend your right knee and place your right foot outside your left thigh.
- 3
Place your left elbow on the outside of your right knee and your right hand behind you for support.
- 4
Gently twist your torso to the right, looking over your right shoulder.
- 5
Hold the position for 15-30 seconds, then switch sides.
Expert tip
Move into the twist slowly and hold the stretch without bouncing to prevent injury and maximize the stretch on your abdominal muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding forward instead of twisting tall
- ✕Dropping the head and collapsing the chest
- ✕Forcing the twist beyond comfortable range