1. Starting Position:
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your arms bent at the elbows and hands behind your head, engaging your core muscles.
2. Lunge to the Side:
- Shift your weight to the right by bending your right knee and pushing your hips back.
- Keep your left leg straight, with your left foot flat on the ground.
- Ensure your right knee is aligned with your right ankle and does not extend beyond your toes.
3. Overhead Reach:
- As you lunge to the right, extend your left arm overhead, reaching towards the ceiling.
- Your right arm should remain behind your head.
- Look up towards your left hand to enhance the stretch and maintain balance.
4. Return to Starting Position:
- Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position, bringing your arms back to the starting position behind your head.
5. Repeat on the Other Side:
- Now, shift your weight to the left, bending your left knee and pushing your hips back into a side lunge.
- Extend your right arm overhead this time, and look up towards your right hand.
- Again, make sure your left knee aligns with your left ankle.
6. Continue Alternating:
- Alternate lunging to the right and left for a set number of repetitions or for a set amount of time, maintaining good form throughout.
Tips:
- Keep your core engaged and back straight to protect your spine.
- Focus on your breathing; inhale as you lunge and exhale as you return to the starting position.
- Adjust the depth of the lunge according to your fitness level and flexibility.
