How to do it
Press the outer edge of each foot down as you bend sideways.
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Stand with your feet together and your arms raised overhead, hands together.
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Lean to the right, bending at the waist while keeping your arms straight.
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Return to the starting position and repeat the bend to the left side.
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Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements graceful and controlled, focusing on the stretch and contraction of your oblique muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending forward instead of purely sideways
- ✕Bending the elbows while leaning sideways
- ✕Shifting the hips outward to counterbalance