How to do it
Rest the opposite hand lightly on the floor beside your hip.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs crossed.
- 2
Reach one arm overhead and lean to the opposite side.
- 3
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then switch sides.
Expert tip
Keep your buttocks firmly on the ground to ensure a proper stretch along the side of your torso.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning forward instead of directly sideways
- ✕Bending the reaching arm at the elbow
- ✕Rotating the torso toward the ceiling