Bent-Over Twist
Hinged forward in a wide stance with a stick in both hands, turn the trunk until the stick stands upright, then turn back.
How to do it
Setup
Feet wide, knees soft, hinged forward with a flat back, a stick held in both hands, hands wide apart.
Steps
- Turn the chest to one side until the stick stands upright, top arm high.
- Keep the hips still and the back flat as you turn.
- Turn back until the stick lies across the body again.
- Finish the set, then switch sides.
Common mistakes
Rounding the back as you turn: keep the hinge flat and turn from the ribs. Hips turning with the chest: keep the pelvis square to the floor. Swinging the stick fast: turn slowly to the end and back.
Breathing
Exhale turning up, inhale turning back.
