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Seated Overhead Stretch Exercise

Seated Overhead Stretch is a Beginner Stretching exercise using Body Only for Abdominals. Sit up straight on an exercise mat. Touch the soles of your feet toge...

Beginner Body Only Abdominals
Seated Overhead Stretch exercise form

Exercise Details

Category
Stretching
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Body Only
Force
Static
Mechanic
Isolation
Primary muscles
Abdominals
Secondary muscles
None listed

How to Do Seated Overhead Stretch

  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.