How to do it
Distribute the arch evenly through your entire spine.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor or a mat.
- 2
Place your hands flat on the floor at shoulder level, as if you were going to do a push-up.
- 3
Gently straighten your arms, lifting your upper torso while keeping your hips on the ground.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then relax back down.
Expert tip
Keep your hips grounded and avoid shrugging your shoulders to maintain proper form and maximize the stretch.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hyperextending the neck to look upward
- ✕Bending the elbows instead of straightening
- ✕Placing hands too far forward or too wide