How to do it
Draw your shoulder blades slightly down your back.
- 1
Sit in a chair with your back straight and feet planted on the floor.
- 2
Clasp your hands together and extend them above your head, palms facing upwards.
- 3
Gently arch your back and look up towards the sky, feeling the stretch in your chest and front of the shoulders.
- 4
Hold the position for 15-30 seconds, then return to the starting position and repeat.
Expert tip
Keep your neck in a neutral position to avoid strain, and only tilt your head back as far as comfortable.
Common mistakes
- ✕Overarching the lower back excessively
- ✕Bending the elbows during the overhead hold
- ✕Rotating the palms downward from upward