Standing Oblique TwistExercise demonstration

For men

Standing Oblique Twist

CoreLegsDifficulty 2/5Standing

How to do it

  1. Hold your hands in front of your chest and shift your weight from side to side.
  2. Raise one knee and rotate your torso toward it, then return and switch sides.

What to feel

The sides of your waist squeezing with each twist, with your standing leg keeping you balanced.

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