Squat & Twist

Squat Twist

Positioning:
1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Ensure your toes are pointing slightly outward.
2. Place your hands behind your head, keeping your elbows wide to maintain an open chest.

Movement:
1. Lower your body into a squat by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, as if sitting into a chair. Keep your chest lifted and back straight.
2. As you squat, twist your torso to the right, bringing your left elbow toward your right knee. This adds a rotational element to the movement.
3. Return to the starting squat position while untwisting your body back to the center.
4. Push through your heels to rise back to a standing position.
5. Repeat the squat and twist on the opposite side, bringing your right elbow toward your left knee.
6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips:
- Keep your knees aligned with your toes throughout the squat to prevent injury.
- Engage your core for stability during the movement.
- If you need to, start with smaller movements and gradually increase your range of motion as you become more comfortable.