StretchUp

Upward salute

Reach both arms overhead and lengthen through your sides, a simple way to start the day.

Illustration of Upward salute from the StretchUp app

How to do it

  1. Stand tall, feet hip-width apart.
  2. Sweep your arms up overhead, palms facing each other.
  3. Lift your gaze slightly and lengthen through your sides.

Remember

Reach up through your fingertips, ribs soft.

Take care

Keep your lower back long; don’t lean back far.

Stretch gently and never into pain. StretchUp gives general guidance and is not a medical device.

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