Assisted Straight Arms Lying Stretch
Lying face up, arms overhead, a partner behind the head draws both wrists gently along the floor; the lats and chest lengthen.
How to do it
Setup
Lying face up, legs long, straight arms overhead; a partner squats behind the head holding both wrists.
Steps
- The partner leans back slowly, drawing the arms long.
- Keep the lower back and ribs down on the floor.
- Hold and breathe, then the partner eases off.
Common mistakes
Partner pulling hard at once: build the pull slowly and stop when you say. Ribs flaring off the floor: keep them heavy so the stretch stays in the arms and back. Arms drifting wide: keep them shoulder-width, in line with the body.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
