1. Begin by lying flat on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
2. Place your hands beside your head or across your chest.
3. Engage your core muscles to keep your lower back pressed against the floor.
4. Slowly lower your knees to one side, going as far as you can while keeping both shoulders firmly on the ground.
5. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement.
6. Using your oblique muscles, bring your knees back to the starting position.
7. Then, lower your knees to the opposite side, again ensuring your shoulders stay in contact with the ground.
8. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions, making sure to perform the movement in a slow, controlled fashion to maximize muscle engagement.
- Keep the movements smooth and controlled to keep tension on the core muscles.
- Do not let your shoulders lift off the ground as you twist to ensure proper form and to prevent straining your back.
- Breathe out as you bring your knees back to the center from each side.
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