How to do it
Keep both feet rooted flat on the floor throughout each twist.
- 1
Stand with your back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart and a few inches away from the wall.
- 2
Place your hands on your temples or across your chest.
- 3
Lean forward slightly and twist your torso to one side, pressing your back against the wall.
- 4
Return to the center and then twist to the other side.
- 5
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on contracting your abdominal muscles during the press and twist. Keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the hips instead of the torso
- ✕Craning the neck forward during the twist
- ✕Lifting the upper back off the wall