How to do it
Stack the stick evenly across the meaty part of your upper traps.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a stick across your shoulders behind your neck.
- 2
Twist your torso to the right, keeping your hips square and the stick level.
- 3
Hold the twist for 20-30 seconds.
- 4
Return to the center and twist to the left.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of sets.
Expert tip
Keep your hips facing forward and only rotate your upper body to ensure the stretch targets your obliques.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the stick tilt off level
- ✕Bending the knees while rotating
- ✕Shifting weight to one hip during the twist