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Seated Overhead Stretch

Seated Overhead Stretch is a beginner isolation bodyweight stretching that mainly works your abs.

💪 Abs🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
Seated Overhead Stretch: starting position
Starting position
Seated Overhead Stretch: end position
End position

How to do the seated overhead stretch

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary: Abs

Sets and reps

Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.

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FAQ

What muscles does the seated overhead stretch work?

It mainly works your abs.

How many sets and reps of seated overhead stretch should I do?

Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.

Is the seated overhead stretch good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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