How to do it
Keep your neck in line with your spine throughout the hold.
- 1
Stand facing a wall or a sturdy object at arm's length.
- 2
Hinge at the hips and lean forward, placing your hands on the wall/object.
- 3
Push your hips back and lower your chest towards the ground, keeping your arms extended.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, feeling a deep stretch in your lats.
- 5
Slowly return to the starting position.
Expert tip
Keep your arms straight and your hips pushed back to deepen the stretch in your lats.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the upper back during the stretch
- ✕Shifting weight forward into the hands
- ✕Bending the knees instead of hinging