Standing T-rotation Balance
- Primary muscles
- Glutes, Obliques
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Abs, Calves
- Equipment
- Other
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms extended straight out to your sides at shoulder height.
- 2 Shift your weight onto your left leg and lift your right foot slightly off the floor behind you.
- 3 Begin to hinge forward at your left hip, simultaneously extending your right leg straight back behind you.
- 4 Lower your torso until it is roughly parallel to the floor, forming a 'T' shape with your body, while keeping your arms extended.
- 5 Rotate your torso towards your left (standing) leg, reaching your right hand towards the floor and your left hand towards the ceiling.
- 6 Hold this rotated 'T' position for a moment, then slowly reverse the movement to return to the starting standing position.