How to do it
Press the ball of your back foot firmly into the floor throughout the stretch.
- 1
Begin in a split stance with one foot forward and the other back, both knees slightly bent.
- 2
Lower into a lunge position, ensuring your front knee does not go past your toes.
- 3
Place your hands on your hips or raise them to shoulder height, then rotate your upper body towards the front leg.
- 4
Hold the twist for a few seconds, feeling the stretch in your hips and torso.
- 5
Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- 6
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your torso upright and engage your core to maximize the stretch and maintain balance.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee travel past the toes
- ✕Rotating the hips and pelvis with the torso
- ✕Collapsing the front knee inward