How to do it
Engage your glutes to stabilize the pelvis during each twist.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight in front of you with both hands.
- 2
Twist your torso to the right, pivoting on your left foot.
- 3
Return to the center and then twist to the left, pivoting on your right foot.
- 4
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and deliberate, focusing on the contraction of your oblique muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the arms below chest height
- ✕Feet staying planted instead of pivoting
- ✕Head leading the rotation before the torso