Swiss Army Knife Stretch

This yoga-inspired stretch is called the Swiss army knife because that's exactly what you look like. It stretches the hips, torso and chest.

Equipment
Exercise mat

Exercise technique

• Lie down with legs straight and arms at shoulder level.
• Bend your right knee and twist lower body to the left. Straighten your leg if you want to.
• Take your left arm to your ear.
• Look to the right.
• Hold for 10 to 30 seconds.
• To get out of the position, reverse the sequence. Look at the ceiling, return your left arm to shoulder level. Bend your right knee. Slowly untwist your lower body and straighten your leg.
• Do the other side.

Performance tips

• Move slowly in and out of the exercise.
• Pay attention to how your body feels. If you sense any kind of twinge in the lower back, do not do this exercise.