How to do it
Stand with a micro-bend in both knees throughout the stretch.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms by your sides.
- 2
Reach both arms behind you and interlace your fingers.
- 3
Inhale and lift your chest towards the ceiling, reaching your hands down towards the floor.
- 4
Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then release and repeat.
Expert tip
Focus on stretching through the torso and reaching up with your hands to fully engage the abdominal muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Locking the elbows with arms behind
- ✕Hunching shoulders forward during the reach
- ✕Letting the head tilt too far backward