Stick Twist Lunge Stretch
Holding a stick at the hips with straight arms, step into a deep lunge and turn the trunk and the stick toward the front leg, then return to standing; the hips and the waist open together.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, a stick held across the front of the hips in a wide overhand grip, arms straight.
Steps
- Step into a deep lunge, the back knee just above the floor.
- Turn the chest and the stick toward the front leg, the hips square.
- Turn back to the middle, step the feet together and switch legs.
Common mistakes
Front knee caving in as you turn: keep it over the middle toes. Twisting from the hips: the hips face forward and the chest turns. Back knee slamming the floor: lower it under control and stop just above.
Breathing
Exhale into the turn, inhale turning back.
