How to do it
Press your arms firmly into the floor to anchor the rotation.
- 1
Lie on your back with your arms extended out to the sides.
- 2
Bend your knees and lift them towards your chest.
- 3
Rotate your hips to one side, bringing your knees towards the floor.
- 4
Keep your upper back and shoulders flat on the ground.
- 5
Return to the center and then twist to the other side.
- 6
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your shoulder blades pressed against the floor to isolate the twist in your torso and engage your core.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the lower back arch off the floor
- ✕Straightening the legs during the rotation
- ✕Using momentum to swing the knees over