How to do it
Inhale at center, then exhale smoothly as you rotate to each side.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell horizontally with both hands in front of you.
- 2
Extend your arms straight out, keeping the dumbbell at chest level.
- 3
Rotate your torso to the right, pivoting on your left foot as you extend the dumbbell out to the side.
- 4
Bring the dumbbell back to center and then rotate to the left, pivoting on your right foot.
- 5
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core and move with control to maintain balance and maximize the engagement of your obliques.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the dumbbell below chest level
- ✕Bending the elbows during rotation
- ✕Keeping feet flat during torso rotation