How to do the upward salute stretch

Instructions for upward salute:

Start from a standing position with your arms hanging at your sides.
Slowly sweep your arms out and up toward the ceiling, bringing your hands together overhead.
Reach up and slightly back while keeping your neck and shoulders relaxed and lengthening your tailbone toward the ground.

What does upward salute help with?

Flexibility

What areas does upward salute exercise?

Shoulders, Upper Back, Abdomen, Chest, Spine, Obliques, Lats, Chest

How is upward salute performed?

Standing

When should you avoid upward salute?

Vertigo, Dizziness

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