How to do Twist

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Difficulty: Easy

Impact Level: Low

Target Body Parts: abs, lower back

Instructions

Sit in a chair with your feet on the floor, back straight, and breathing normal. Place your hands one over the other keeping your arms straight. Turn your shoulders to one side so that your hands move across your body towards the outside of your hip, twisting your spine into a stretch. Pause here and then twist the other.

How to make Twist more challenging

This exercise can be done standing and you can use elastic bands or light dumbells.

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