How to do it
Press the standing heel firmly into the floor for stability.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands behind your head.
- 2
Lift one knee towards the opposite elbow while twisting your torso towards the knee.
- 3
Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- 4
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure you twist from your torso and not just your shoulders to fully engage your oblique muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pulling on the head with the hands
- ✕Lifting the same-side knee and elbow
- ✕Leaning back instead of twisting the torso