How to do the airplane stretch

Instructions for airplane:

Start lying on your stomach with your legs straight back and your arms extended straight out to the sides.

Keeping your head in a neutral position, slowly raise your upper body, arms, and torso off of the ground.

Keep your arms straight out and aligned with your chest and hold the position.

What does airplane help with?

Strength

What areas does airplane exercise?

Lower Back, Upper Back, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders

How is airplane performed?

Isometrics

When should you avoid airplane?

Vertigo, Dizziness, Pregnancy

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