How to do it
Control the descent of each knee for one full second.
- 1
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and arms extended to the sides at shoulder height.
- 2
Lift your right knee towards your left elbow while twisting your torso.
- 3
Return to the starting position and then lift your left knee towards your right elbow.
- 4
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements sharp and precise, focusing on the contraction of your oblique muscles with each twist.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting arms drop below shoulder height
- ✕Hinging forward instead of rotating torso
- ✕Collapsing the standing knee inward