Wide Squat Side-to-Side Obliques
Torso rotates while holding a deep wide squat stance.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Movement
- Torso rotation · Standing
- Tracks
- Reps only
Works
Abdominals Obliques Glutes Quadriceps
How to do it
- Stand with feet significantly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your hips into a deep squat position.
- Extend both arms straight out to the sides at shoulder height.
- Rotate your torso fully to the left while keeping hips square.
- Return to the center and immediately rotate to the right.
- Continue alternating sides in a controlled rhythm.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the lower back during the squat hold.
- Lifting the heels off the ground while rotating.
- Using momentum instead of muscle control to swing the arms.
Tips
- Keep your chest lifted throughout the entire rotation.
- Drive the movement from your ribcage, not just your arms.
- Press your feet firmly into the floor to stabilize the squat.
Details
- Base movement
- Torso rotation
- Arms
- Both
- Legs
- Both
- Arms straight or bent
- Straight arms
- Grip width
- Wide
- Body position
- Standing
- Stance
- Wide
