Seated Twist (Straight Arm)
Seated with the legs wide and the arms out to the sides, twist and reach one hand to the opposite foot while the other arm rises behind.
How to do it
Setup
Seated on the floor, legs straight and wide, back tall, arms straight out to the sides.
Steps
- Rotate and reach one hand toward the opposite foot.
- Let the other arm lift behind, both arms straight.
- Sit back up tall and twist to the other side.
Common mistakes
Bending the knees to reach the foot: keep the legs straight and reach as far as you can. Rounding hard through the lower back: lead with the chest. Bouncing into the reach: move smoothly.
Breathing
Exhale rotating, inhale returning.
