 Leaning Twists Warning, make sure your area is clear to prevent hitting something or someone during this exercise. Holding a light dumbbell in each hand, bend forward from the waist as far as is comfortable. From this position, turn from the waist, not allowing your hips to move at all, and try to touch the left dumbbell to your right foot. Then immediately turn your torso and touch the right dumbbell to your left foot. Preps 20-50 Note, can also be done with a bar or stick held across the shoulders.