How to do it
Initiate the bend from the ribcage rather than the hips.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Interlace your fingers and extend your arms above your head.
- 3
Keeping your arms straight, bend at the waist to one side.
- 4
Hold the position for a moment, then return to the center.
- 5
Repeat the bend on the opposite side and continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your arms straight and in line with your ears throughout the exercise to maximize the stretch on your obliques and intercostal muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending forward instead of sideways
- ✕Shifting the hips out to the side
- ✕Rising onto the toes or letting heels lift