Movement · The Original 10
Double Leg Stretch
The short answer
Builds deep core endurance. From a tight ball, reach both arms overhead and both legs out to 45°, then circle the arms around and hug the knees back in.
8–10 reps
Breath, Inhale to reach arms and legs long · Exhale to circle in and hug the knees
How to do it
From a tight ball, reach both arms overhead and both legs out to 45°, then circle the arms around and hug the knees back in.
Breath: inhale to reach arms and legs long; exhale to circle in and hug the knees.
Be mindful
- Reach the legs only as low as you can keep the low back anchored.
- Keep the head and shoulders lifted throughout.
- Move the arms and legs together, with control.
Modification
Keep the legs higher, or the knees bent, if the low back lifts off the mat.