rotation · beginner
Standing Torso Rotation
Also called: standing trunk twist, torso twist
Coaching cues
- Stand tall, feet hip-width, hands at your chest
- Turn your ribcage and let your head follow
- Keep hips facing forward
- Pause at end range, return under control
Common mistakes
- Twisting from the knees and hips instead of the trunk
- Flinging the arms to create momentum
- Holding your breath
Harder: Russian Twist, Half-Kneeling Band Chop