Overhead Stretch
Tailbone tucks slightly to stabilize the lower back
- Level
- Beginner
- Movement
- Overhead stretch · Standing
- Tracks
- Duration
Works
Abdominals Chest Forearms Lats Triceps Back
How to do it
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart and knees soft.
- Interlace your fingers and press your palms toward the ceiling.
- Reach your arms straight up while keeping shoulders down.
- Tuck your tailbone slightly to stabilize the lower back.
- Hold the position while breathing deeply into the ribcage.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging shoulders up toward the ears.
- Over-arching the lower back excessively.
- Holding breath instead of breathing deeply.
Tips
- Drive the heels down to ground the stance.
- Imagine reaching through the ceiling to maximize length.
- Keep the ribs knitted down to prevent arching.
Details
- Base movement
- Overhead stretch
- Arms
- Both
- Arms straight or bent
- Straight arms
- Body position
- Standing
- Stance
- Shoulder-width
- Stretch type
- Static (held)
