How to do it
Pause briefly at the deepest point of your reach.
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms extended to the sides at shoulder height.
- 2
Lift one knee across the body while reaching the opposite hand down to touch the toe.
- 3
Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- 4
Continue alternating sides for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Rotate your torso fully to engage your oblique muscles and enhance the cross-body connection.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the supporting leg to reach the foot
- ✕Dropping the non-reaching arm below shoulders
- ✕Slouching the upper back during the reach