Side Bend
Standing tall, bend sideways at the waist and come back up; the hips do not shift.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, hands at the temples or one on the hip.
Steps
- Bend straight sideways at the waist.
- Come back up past vertical into a slight opposite stretch.
- Finish the side, then switch.
Common mistakes
Hips shifting sideways: they stay stacked; only the waist bends. Leaning forward: the plane is strictly lateral. Rushing: slow bends find the obliques.
Breathing
Exhale bending, inhale rising.
