How to Do Ceiling Look Stretch

Ceiling Look Stretch is a back exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Ceiling Look Stretch

  1. 01Stand or sit with the spine tall and hands resting naturally at the sides or on the thighs.
  2. 02Draw the shoulder blades down and back to create a stable base for the neck.
  3. 03Gently tilt the head back to look directly at the ceiling while keeping the jaw closed.
  4. 04Hold the peak stretch position for twenty seconds while taking deep nasal breaths.
  5. 05Slowly return the chin to a neutral, level position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Ceiling Look Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on lengthening the front of the neck rather than compressing the vertebrae at the back of the skull.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Ceiling Look Stretch questions

What muscles does Ceiling Look Stretch work?

Ceiling Look Stretch is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Ceiling Look Stretch correctly?

Stand or sit with the spine tall and hands resting naturally at the sides or on the thighs. Draw the shoulder blades down and back to create a stable base for the neck. Gently tilt the head back to look directly at the ceiling while keeping the jaw closed. Hold the peak stretch position for twenty seconds while taking deep nasal breaths. Slowly return the chin to a neutral, level position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Ceiling Look Stretch?

Focus on lengthening the front of the neck rather than compressing the vertebrae at the back of the skull.

Is Ceiling Look Stretch suitable for beginners?

Ceiling Look Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Ceiling Look Stretch?

No. Ceiling Look Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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