Assisted Pulling Backs Chest Stretch
A partner behind you holds both wrists while you lean the body forward; the straight arms are drawn back and both sides of the chest stretch at once.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, both arms straight back at shoulder height, a partner a step behind holding the wrists.
Steps
- Lean the whole body forward from the ankles against the partner's hold.
- Let the arms be drawn back until both sides of the chest stretch.
- Hold and breathe, then come back upright before the partner lets go.
Common mistakes
Bending at the hips instead of leaning: keep one line from the heels to the head. Leaning further than the partner can hold: agree on the depth first and go slowly. Shoulders shrugging up: keep them low as the arms go back.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
