Side Overhead Reach Lunge

1. Starting Position:

   • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

   • Keep your arms bent at the elbows and hands behind your head, engaging your core muscles.

2. Lunge to the Side:

   • Shift your weight to the right by bending your right knee and pushing your hips back.

   • Keep your left leg straight, with your left foot flat on the ground.

   • Ensure your right knee is aligned with your right ankle and does not extend beyond your toes.

3. Overhead Reach:

   • As you lunge to the right, extend your left arm overhead, reaching towards the ceiling.

   • Your right arm should remain behind your head.

   • Look up towards your left hand to enhance the stretch and maintain balance.

4. Return to Starting Position:

   • Push off with your right foot and return to the starting position, bringing your arms back to the starting position behind your head.

5. Repeat on the Other Side:

   • Now, shift your weight to the left, bending your left knee and pushing your hips back into a side lunge.

   • Extend your right arm overhead this time, and look up towards your right hand.

   • Again, make sure your left knee aligns with your left ankle.

6. Continue Alternating:

   • Alternate lunging to the right and left for a set number of repetitions or for a set amount of time, maintaining good form throughout.

Tips:

• Keep your core engaged and back straight to protect your spine.

• Focus on your breathing; inhale as you lunge and exhale as you return to the starting position.

• Adjust the depth of the lunge according to your fitness level and flexibility.