How to do it
Grip the bar evenly with both hands to keep it balanced across your shoulders.
- 1
Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor, holding a barbell on your shoulders behind your neck.
- 2
Keep your hips and legs stationary, and rotate your torso to one side.
- 3
Pause briefly at the end of the rotation, then rotate to the opposite side.
- 4
Focus on rotating from your waist, keeping the movement smooth and controlled.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions on each side.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and deliberate to avoid excessive twisting that could strain the spine.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the hips and legs with the torso
- ✕Craning the neck to follow the torso rotation
- ✕Rocking backward during the torso rotation