How to do it
Engage your glutes to keep your pelvis stable throughout the hold.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Reach your arms behind you and interlace your fingers.
- 3
Straighten your arms and lift them slightly to feel a stretch in your shoulders and chest.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
- 5
Release and repeat if necessary.
Expert tip
Keep your movements gentle and do not force the stretch beyond your comfort level to prevent straining your muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the stretch
- ✕Rounding the shoulders forward
- ✕Leaning the torso forward