- Start with one foot at approximately the 12 o’clock position and the other foot at approximately 10 o’clock. Open palms and chest forward, one hand pointing to the sky, the opposing hand pointing to the ground. Slowly lower downward fingertips to the ground. Feel your hamstrings stretch.
- Contract your hamstrings and your obliques to lift your body up as you reach up for the sky. Come to a tall standing position with fingertips still pointing in opposite directions.
Pro Tip: As you lower your fingertips to the ground, allow your hamstrings to relax into a stretch. As you come up, contract your hamstrings and obliques to lift and get the most out of this exercise.