How to Do Wild Thing
A beginner-friendly full-body exercise that primarily targets the shoulders, obliques, glutes, and core while improving spinal mobility, shoulder stability, and overall balance and coordination.
Exercise Details
Level
Beginner
Primary Skill
Flexibility
Muscles
Primary
Chest
Correct Form
1. Start in a side plank.
2. Shift your weight onto your right hand as you pivot onto the outer edge of your right foot.
3. Float your left leg above the ground with the knee bent and the ball of your foot on the ground.
4. Lift your hips and open your chest toward the ceiling.
5. Extend your left arm overhead and back, reaching towards the floor behind you.
2. Shift your weight onto your right hand as you pivot onto the outer edge of your right foot.
3. Float your left leg above the ground with the knee bent and the ball of your foot on the ground.
4. Lift your hips and open your chest toward the ceiling.
5. Extend your left arm overhead and back, reaching towards the floor behind you.
Common Mistakes
Avoid straining the neck by keeping it long and relaxed.
Pro Tips
1. Engage your core to support your spine.
2. Extend your hips up and open your chest towards the ceiling.
2. Extend your hips up and open your chest towards the ceiling.
