Overhead Stretch

Technique

How to perform Overhead Stretch

1. Stand upright, interlace your fingers and turn the palms upward.
2. Reach both arms overhead with the elbows straight and allow the shoulder blades to move upward naturally.
3. Keep the ribs and pelvis controlled instead of increasing the reach by arching the lower back.
4. Hold a gentle overhead reach while breathing steadily.
5. Release the hands and lower the arms under control before repeating.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved