How to do it
Distribute your weight evenly across both hands as you twist.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with your hands under your shoulders.
- 2
Press up into a cobra position, extending your arms and arching your back.
- 3
Gently twist your torso to one side, looking over your shoulder.
- 4
Hold the stretch, then return to center and twist to the other side.
Expert tip
Breathe deeply and relax into the stretch, allowing your abdominal muscles to lengthen without forcing the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Jerking into the torso twist
- ✕Lifting the hips off the floor
- ✕Craning the neck backward