Stretching

Seated Overhead Stretch

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

Main muscles
Abs
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Seated Overhead Stretch, starting position
Start
Seated Overhead Stretch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Sit up straight on an exercise mat.
  2. Touch the soles of your feet together with your feet six to eight inches in front of your hips.
  3. Place one hand on the floor beside you and your other hand behind your head.
  4. Lift your elbow to the ceiling as you incline your torso to the other side. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds, then switch sides.

Alternatives to the seated overhead stretch

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