How to do it
Keep both knees softly straightened and weight evenly distributed.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Clasp your hands behind your back.
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Straighten your arms and gently lift your hands upward, feeling the stretch in your shoulders and chest.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 5
Release and relax your arms.
Expert tip
Engage your core and maintain a neutral spine to support the movement and prevent arching your back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows as the hands lift upward
- ✕Hunching the shoulders forward
- ✕Leaning the torso forward to reduce strain