How to do it
Draw your shoulder blades down and back as you press into the floor.
- 1
Lie down on your stomach with your hands placed under your shoulders.
- 2
Gently push your upper body off the ground by straightening your arms, keeping your hips on the ground.
- 3
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, feeling a stretch in your abdominals.
- 4
Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
Expert tip
Do not overextend or put too much pressure on your lower back; the stretch should be felt in your abdominals.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the hips and pelvis off the ground
- ✕Cranking the head backward into the neck
- ✕Locking the elbows hard into full extension