Published August 21, 2026

Overhead Stretch

A beginner stretch for the abdominals. Needs no equipment.

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Steps

  1. 1

    Set up

    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. 2

    Perform the movement

    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.