How to do it
Rest your head on your bottom arm to keep the neck relaxed.
- 1
Lie on your side with the stability ball beside you.
- 2
Place your top arm on the ball and push it away while keeping your hips stacked.
- 3
Feel the stretch along the side of your upper body.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
- 5
Switch sides and repeat the stretch.
Expert tip
Focus on relaxing into the stretch and avoid bouncing to prevent muscle strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hips rotating open during the arm reach
- ✕Reaching the arm forward rather than sideways