Technique
- Stand tall with feet grounded, reach one arm overhead to the opposite side.
- Lengthen through your spine before bending sideways: you should feel a stretch on the elongated side of your body.
- Press evenly through both feet and avoid twisting.
- Breathe deeply and return to center with control.
Form tips
- Tall posture
- Arms fully extended
- Side bend without twisting
- Hips stable
- Even weight through both feet
Logging: Work each side for the time indicated.
Muscles
Flexibility
Primary
- Obliques
- Pelvis
- Spine
Secondary
- Neck
- Abs
Equipment
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