How to do it
Soften your knees slightly to keep your hips stacked over your heels.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hands clasped behind your back.
- 2
Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together and lift your arms to intensify the stretch.
- 3
Lean back slightly from your hips, lifting your chest towards the ceiling and deepening the stretch across your shoulders and chest.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then release.
Expert tip
Move into the stretch slowly and avoid overextending to prevent injury. Focus on breathing deeply to help relax into the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hinging from the lower back instead of hips
- ✕Letting the head drop backward beyond neutral
- ✕Rounding shoulders forward while lifting arms