Stretching

Overhead Stretch

The overhead stretch is a beginner stretching exercise for your abs, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Abs
Also works
Chest, Forearms, Lats, Triceps
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Overhead Stretch, starting position
Start
Overhead Stretch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  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.

Alternatives to the overhead stretch

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