Reach Forward Upper Back Stretch
Push the stacked hands forward at shoulder height and let the head drop; the shoulder blades spread apart.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, arms forward at shoulder height, one palm resting on the other hand.
Steps
- Push the hands straight ahead as far as they go.
- Drop the head and spread the blades apart.
- Hold and breathe, then lower the arms.
Common mistakes
Tipping the whole body forward: hips stay over the feet; only the arms and blades travel. Arms drifting down: keep them at shoulder height. Shrugging: reach forward, not up.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
