Core·Bodyweight·Isolation

Seated Overhead Stretch

Core · Bodyweight

Beginner

Body Part

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

Force

Static

The Seated Overhead Stretch is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Core.

Muscles Worked

Core primary

How to Do the Seated Overhead Stretch

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

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.

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