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How to Do Seated Overhead Stretch — Form, Muscles & Tips

Learn how to do the Seated Overhead Stretch: step-by-step form, muscles worked, and common mistakes. Free workout tracker included.

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How to perform this exercise

  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.