How to do it
Grip the stick slightly wider than your shoulders for a smoother arc.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Hold a stick in front of you with an overhand grip.
- 3
Keeping your arms straight, slowly lift the stick overhead and then behind you as far as comfortable.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 5
Return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of sets.
Expert tip
Move into the stretch slowly and avoid locking your elbows to prevent any strain on the joints.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the overhead arc
- ✕Jerking the stick behind the back
- ✕Arching the lower back as the stick rises