1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a stick horizontally behind your back at the level of your lower back or hips, with both hands gripping the stick at either end.
2. Step forward with one foot into a lunge position, making sure your front knee is above your ankle and doesn't go past your toes, while your back knee is bent and hovering just above the ground.
3. Keeping your torso upright, twist your upper body in the direction of your front leg while maintaining a firm grip on the stick. Keep your head facing forward to align with your torso twist.
4. Hold the twist for a moment, ensuring to feel a stretch through your abdominal obliques, hip flexors, and upper back.
5. Untwist to return to the forward-facing position while in the same lunge stance.
6. Push back with your front leg to return to the starting position.
7. Repeat on the opposite side and continue to alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions or duration.
Make sure to perform the exercise in a controlled manner with a focus on smooth movements and proper form to maximize the stretch and minimize the risk of injury.
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