How to do it
Keep both feet flat on the floor as your arm sweeps across.
- 1
Lie on your back with your arms extended out to the sides and knees bent.
- 2
Bring one arm across your body diagonally towards the opposite knee while keeping the other arm stationary.
- 3
Return to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.
- 4
Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the movement and focus on the stretch and contraction of the chest and shoulder muscles to improve flexibility and strength.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the head and shoulders off the floor
- ✕Bending the reaching arm at the elbow
- ✕Moving the stationary arm for assistance