The Work · Move 5 of 7 · 6–8
Why this one
Now both legs move together — a bigger challenge for the deep core to hold you steady as you reach long and pull back in.
How to do it
Curled up, hug both knees in. Reach both arms overhead and both legs long on a diagonal at the same time, then circle the arms around and pull the knees back in. Repeat.
Keep in mind
Only extend as low as you can keep the low back anchored and the belly flat.
Every move: lightly lift your pelvic floor — a gentle lift, never a clench — and breathe slow and full (hold the stretches for about 5 easy breaths, at least 30 seconds). New to the lift? →