How to do it
Lengthen through your fingertips toward the ceiling.
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Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Interlace your fingers and extend your arms above your head, palms facing upward.
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Gently push your arms slightly back and up, feeling a stretch in your chest and shoulders.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
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Release and repeat if necessary.
Expert tip
Keep your movements gentle and controlled, and do not force your arms beyond a comfortable range of motion to prevent injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the stretch
- ✕Arching the lower back to push further
- ✕Bouncing the arms at end range