How to do Overhead Stretch

Muscles worked

Main: Abs, Obliques. Also: Chest, Forearms, Lats, Triceps.

Step by step

1. Standing straight up, lace your fingers together and open your palms to the ceiling. Keep your shoulders down as you extend your arms up.
2. To create a full torso stretch, pull your tailbone down and stabilize your torso as you do this. Stretch the muscles on both the front and the back of the torso.

Similar exercises

• Lower Back Curl
• Scissor Kick
• Seated Overhead Stretch
• Standing Lateral Stretch
• Stomach Vacuum
• Toe Touchers

Instructions from Free Exercise DB, in the public domain. General guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.