How to do it
Stack your ears over your hips and lengthen the back of your neck.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs crossed and your back straight.
- 2
Clasp your hands behind your back and straighten your arms.
- 3
Lift your arms gently to increase the stretch across your chest and shoulders.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
- 5
Release and repeat if desired.
Expert tip
Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears to prevent tension in the neck and ensure the stretch targets your chest and shoulders effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hyperextending the low back on the lift
- ✕Yanking the arms upward past a gentle stretch
- ✕Bending the elbows as you lift the arms