Lie face down on the mat with your legs extended and kept together.
Your hands should be just outside of your shoulders, mat-width apart.
Inhaling, stabilize your scapula and prepare for the movement.
EXHALE: reach your straight arms forward, slightly hover off the mat.
INHALE: circle your arms around and reach them towards the hips, lifting and extending your upper back.
Repeat.
Keep your head aligned with the spine.
Ensure your abdominals are pulled in throughout the exercise.
Perform the desired number of repetitions then bend your elbows and come down to the starting position.