How to do it
Direct your gaze forward and keep your chin level throughout.
- 1
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Reach your arms behind you and interlace your fingers.
- 3
Straighten your arms and lift them slightly, feeling the stretch in your shoulders.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then relax.
- 5
Repeat 2-3 times, focusing on deepening the stretch with each repetition.
Expert tip
Avoid shrugging your shoulders up to your ears, which can create tension in the neck. Keep your shoulders down and back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the lift
- ✕Leaning the torso forward excessively