How to do it
Keep both feet pressed evenly into the floor through the hold.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Raise one arm overhead and then lean to the opposite side of the raised arm, creating a stretch along the side of your torso.
- 3
Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
- 4
Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and avoid bending forward or backward. The movement should come from the side of your torso to effectively stretch the lats.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hiking the hip of the raised arm side
- ✕Bending the overhead arm at the elbow
- ✕Rotating the torso during the lateral lean