Sideway Turn (female)

Sideway Turn demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart and arms by your sides
  • 2Rotate your body to the right side as far as comfortable
  • 3Hold the turned position for a second
  • 4Return to the starting position
  • 5Repeat on the left side

Tips:

  • Make sure your movement is controlled and slow to avoid any injury
  • Try to keep your hips as stationary as possible for maximum activation of waist muscles
  • Always engage your core during the rotation
  • Don't force your body beyond its comfortable range of motion

Sideway Turn Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs