Mobility

Overhead To Floor Stretch

The Overhead to Floor Stretch is a great exercise that gently stretches most of your body, with a special emphasis on your back and hamstrings. By reaching up and then slowly bending over to touch the floor, you can increase your full body flexibility and enhance your overall range of motion. This exercise can also help in improving posture and reducing instances of backaches.

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Overhead To Floor Stretch instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Raise your arms straight above your head, interlocking your fingers with your palms facing upwards.

Push your hands higher, stretching as far as possible while keeping your arms straight to the length of your ears.

Slowly bend from your waist and lower your body as if you're trying to touch the floor with your fingertips.

Hold the position for a brief moment, return to the original posture and repeat as much as required.

Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Raise your arms straight above your head, interlocking your fingers with your palms facing upwards.

Push your hands higher, stretching as far as possible while keeping your arms straight to the length of your ears.

Slowly bend from your waist and lower your body as if you're trying to touch the floor with your fingertips.

Hold the position for a brief moment, return to the original posture and repeat as much as required.

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