How to do it
Exhale as you rotate to each side and inhale as you return to center.
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Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
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Extend your arms straight out to the sides at shoulder height.
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Twist your torso to the right, keeping your arms in line with your shoulders.
- 4
Return to the center and then twist to the left.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating sides.
Expert tip
Keep your spine tall and abs engaged throughout the movement to maximize oblique activation and protect your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the arms below shoulder height
- ✕Rotating the pelvis instead of the torso
- ✕Leaning the torso backward or forward