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Illustration for the Standing trunk rotation (crossed arms) exercise

Standing trunk rotation (crossed arms)

  • Duration: 6 min
  • Level: Beginner
  • Goal track: Energy boost

Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and cross your arms over your chest, resting a hand on each shoulder. Keeping your hips facing forward, gently rotate your upper body to one side as far as feels comfortable, breathing out as you turn. Breathe in as you return to the centre, then rotate to the other side. Continue alternating sides slowly for 8 to 10 turns.