How to do it
Tuck your tailbone under by squeezing both glutes throughout the hold.
- 1
Stand with your feet together and hold a stick with both hands above your head.
- 2
Step forward into a lunge position.
- 3
As you lunge, raise the stick overhead, keeping your arms straight.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 5
Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
Ensure your front knee does not extend past your toes and keep your back leg straight for proper alignment.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows as you raise the stick
- ✕Letting the stick drift forward
- ✕Dropping the back knee inward