Standing Torso Twist Arms Swing
Standing, turn the torso from side to side and let the loose arms swing around the body; a warm-up at an easy rhythm.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, feet a little wider than the hips, knees soft, arms hanging loose.
Steps
- Turn the shoulders to one side and let the arms swing and wrap around the body.
- Swing back through the middle to the other side in one flowing motion.
- Build the range gradually and keep the rhythm easy.
Common mistakes
Flinging the arms hard at the end of the turn: let them fall around the body, never snap. Stiff, braced arms: keep them loose like ropes. Hunching forward as the arms swing: keep the chest open and the head level.
Breathing
Steady with the rhythm.
