The Abdominals Stretch Variation Two is a beginner-friendly bodyweight stretch that targets the abdominals. Here's how to do it right, and what to stop doing.
Primary musclesAbs
Secondary musclesNone
EquipmentBodyweight
LevelBeginner
TypeStretching
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01 Execution
How to do the Abdominals Stretch Variation Two
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and both arms relaxed at your sides.
Sweep both arms forward and upward together until they reach overhead.
As the arms rise, lift your chest and ease the torso into a mild backward extension without forcing the lower back.
Reach both hands upward and breathe steadily while keeping your feet planted and hips controlled.
Bring the torso back to neutral as both arms sweep down to your sides.
Repeat the bilateral overhead sweep smoothly, using only a comfortable range of extension.
02 The payoff
Why it earns its spot
Opens the front of the core as both arms travel overhead.
Encourages comfortable thoracic extension without requiring a floor position.
Mobilizes the shoulders and upper torso in one smooth standing sequence.
03 Don't do this
Common mistakes
Arching sharply through the lower back instead of lifting through the chest.
Letting one arm lead so the overhead sweep becomes uneven.
Bending the knees or shifting the hips forward to force more extension.
Shrugging both shoulders toward the ears at the top of the sweep.
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