Standing T-rotation Balance

Primary muscles
Glutes, Obliques
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings, Abs, Calves
Equipment
Other
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms extended straight out to your sides at shoulder height.
  2. 2 Shift your weight onto your left leg and lift your right foot slightly off the floor behind you.
  3. 3 Begin to hinge forward at your left hip, simultaneously extending your right leg straight back behind you.
  4. 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. 5 Rotate your torso towards your left (standing) leg, reaching your right hand towards the floor and your left hand towards the ceiling.
  6. 6 Hold this rotated 'T' position for a moment, then slowly reverse the movement to return to the starting standing position.

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