How to do it
Spread your fingers wide to distribute weight across both hands.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
- 2
Place your hands behind you with fingers pointing away from your body.
- 3
Slowly lean back and press your hands into the floor, lifting your chest and arching your back.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 5
Release the stretch and return to the starting position.
Expert tip
Move into the stretch slowly and do not push beyond your comfort level to avoid overstretching or injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Jerking into the lean-back position
- ✕Hyperextending the neck backward
- ✕Locking the elbows completely straight