Seated Overhead Stretch

Technique

How to perform Seated Overhead Stretch

1. Sit up straight on an exercise mat.
2. Touch the soles of your feet together with your feet a comfortable distance in front of your hips that allows your knees to open.
3. Place one hand on the floor beside you and your other hand behind your head.
4. Lift your elbow to the ceiling as you incline your torso to the other side.
5. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch sides.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major.