How to Do Leaning Twists
- 1). Stand with your feet parallel and shoulder-width apart. Direct your toes forward and keep your legs straight.
- 2). Grasp a pole or broom handle in both hands and position it behind your neck, allowing it to rest on your shoulders. Engage your abdominal muscles in preparation for the forward lean.
- 3). Bend forward at your waist as much as is comfortable. Maintain a straight back and keep your head aligned with your torso. Twist your body and look to the right, attempting to touch the left end of the pole to your right foot. The pole or broom handle should lie perpendicular to the floor and ceiling.
- 4). Reverse the twist and return to a standing position with your head and neck lifted and your back long. Return your focus to the front.
- 5). Bend forward at your waist and repeat the twist to the left, aiming to touch the right end of the pole or handle to your left foot. Return to an upright position.