How to do it
Keep the planted hand directly under your shoulder for a stable base.
- 1
Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Perform a deep squat, keeping your heels on the ground and back straight.
- 3
Place your left hand on the ground in front of you and twist your torso to the right, extending your right arm towards the ceiling.
- 4
Hold the twist for a few seconds, then return to the squat position.
- 5
Repeat on the other side.
- 6
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your heels on the ground and back straight to maximize the stretch and mobility benefits of this exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Heels lifting off the ground at the bottom
- ✕Knees collapsing inward in the deep squat
- ✕Rotating only the neck instead of the torso