How to do it
Press through the heel of your standing foot to stay balanced.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms at your sides.
- 2
Reach one arm up and across your body while simultaneously lifting the opposite leg and reaching the toe to the side.
- 3
Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- 4
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core and reach with intention, keeping your movements smooth and controlled.
Common mistakes
- ✕Torso leaning toward the reaching side
- ✕Standing knee collapsing inward
- ✕Reaching arm bending at the elbow