Frames from Coach Cole's demo in the Corebound videos.
Setup
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides, or one dumbbell held in one hand.
Step by step
- Feet hip-width, stand tall.
- Slide one hand down your thigh.
- Pull back up with your side abs.
Cole's tip
Imagine standing between two panes of glass: bend straight to the side without leaning forward or back.
Common mistakes
- Leaning forward or back.
- Bouncing at the bottom.
- Shrugging.
Make it easier or harder
Easier option
Smaller range.
Harder option
Hold a dumbbell in one hand; switch sides each round.
Safety
- Move smoothly; don’t bounce at the bottom.
- Stop if you feel sharp or joint pain, numbness or tingling, chest pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness. Effort and muscle burn are normal; pain is not.
If you have an injury or medical condition, check with your doctor before trying a new exercise. This guide is general education, not medical advice.
