How to do it
Keep your knees slightly soft and distribute weight evenly across both feet.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Clasp your hands together behind your back, straightening your arms.
- 3
Lift your arms up and away from your body, feeling the stretch in your shoulders and traps.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, then release.
- 5
Repeat if necessary.
Expert tip
Keep your movements gentle and controlled, and avoid overstretching to prevent injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the arm lift
- ✕Leaning the torso forward from the hips