Upward Stretch

Technique

How to perform Upward Stretch

1. Stand tall and raise both arms overhead with your palms together and elbows straight.
2. Reach your hands upward and slightly backward while keeping your ribs over your pelvis.
3. Allow your shoulder blades to move with the reach instead of arching your lower back to move farther.
4. Hold the position with steady breathing, then lower your arms under control.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major.