How to do it
Flex your feet back toward your shins throughout the reach.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and your back straight.
- 2
Reach your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height.
- 3
Hinge at the hips and reach forward, trying to extend your fingertips as far as possible while keeping your back straight.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then release and repeat.
Expert tip
Move into the stretch slowly and do not force your body into a deeper stretch than what feels comfortable.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees to extend the reach farther
- ✕Letting the arms drop below shoulder height
- ✕Rounding the upper back to reach farther