A beginner stretching exercise done using just your bodyweight that mainly works the abdominals, with help from the chest, forearms and lats. Standing straight up, lace your fingers together and open your palms to the ceiling. Keep your shoulders down as you extend your arms up.
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Primary
Abdominals
Secondary
Chest, Forearms, Lats, Triceps
Equipment
None
Level
beginner
Overhead Stretch demonstration
Overhead Stretch, starting positionOverhead Stretch, finishing position
How to Perform
1Standing straight up, lace your fingers together and open your palms to the ceiling. Keep your shoulders down as you extend your arms up.
2To 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.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
•As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
