Balance Plate Standing Twist
Equipment Needed: None (optional: a balance plate for added difficulty).
Starting Position:
1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. If using a balance plate, position it securely on the ground.
3. Hold a lightweight bar or broomstick horizontally in front of your chest, with both hands positioned shoulder-width apart.
Movement Instructions:
1. Engage your core muscles to maintain stability.
2. Twist your upper body to the right, keeping your hips facing forward. Rotate slowly and as far as comfortable.
3. Hold the twist for a moment, feeling the stretch in your waist.
4. Return to the starting position by twisting your upper body back to the center.
5. Repeat the twist to the left side, following the same steps.
6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips:
- Maintain a straight posture throughout the exercise.
- Avoid forcing the twist; only go as far as is comfortable.
- Breathe naturally, exhaling as you twist and inhaling as you return to the center.
- If you're using a balance plate, ensure that it is stable before starting.
Repetitions: Aim for 10-15 twists on each side, depending on your fitness level.
