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Illustration for the Standing overhead reach and hold exercise

Standing overhead reach and hold

  • Duration: 5 min
  • Level: Beginner
  • Goal track: Energy boost

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and reach both arms straight overhead, palms facing each other. Keeping your ribs down and core gently braced, hold the reach for 5 seconds, feeling a light stretch through your upper back and shoulders, then lower your arms back to your sides with control. Do 2 sets of 6 repetitions.