Banana stretch – how to do it right
On your back, arms overhead, move hands and feet to the same side.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- On your back, arms long overhead, legs straight.
- Walk your hands and feet over to the same side.
- Hips and shoulders stay on the floor.
- Breathe into the long side.
How long?
Hold for 30–45 seconds per side, keep breathing, don’t bounce. Then switch sides – BLOX tells you when.
If something niggles
Don’t fancy the floor? Then do Side bend instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Wind down. BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
Similar exercises
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