How to do it
Keep your elbows wide and open throughout each twist.
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Sit on the edge of a padded stool with your feet flat on the floor.
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Place your hands lightly behind your head or across your chest.
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Lean back slightly to engage your abs.
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Twist your torso to the right, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee.
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Return to the center and then twist to the left, bringing your right elbow towards your left knee.
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Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure you are engaging your core throughout the movement and not relying on momentum to twist. Keep the movements controlled and deliberate.
Common mistakes
- ✕Yanking the head forward with the hands
- ✕Lifting both feet off the floor during twists
- ✕Leaning too far back off the stool edge