Worlds Greatest Stretch

The world's greatest stretch earns its name by opening the hips, hamstrings, groin and upper back in one flowing movement. It is the single best full-body mobility drill to do before training or on its own.

How to Perform

1. Step into a deep lunge with your right foot forward and hands on the floor inside the foot.
2. Drop your right elbow toward the floor beside your right foot, feeling the hip and groin open.
3. Rotate your right arm up toward the ceiling, opening your chest and upper back.
4. Return your hand to the floor, straighten the front leg to stretch the hamstring, then step back.
5. Repeat on the other side, moving slowly through each position.

Tips

• Move slowly and breathe into each position rather than bouncing.
• Keep your back knee off the floor for a deeper hip stretch, or down for an easier version.
• Do a few reps per side as part of your warm-up.