Backhand Raise
Hinged a little at the hips, sweep both straight arms from hanging back behind the body, palms facing back; the shoulders extend and the blades draw together.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, knees soft, hinged slightly forward with a flat back, arms hanging straight, palms facing back.
Steps
- Sweep both straight arms back and up behind the body.
- Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the top.
- Lower the arms slowly to hanging.
Common mistakes
Bending the elbows to swing higher: the arms stay straight; the range is small. Rocking the torso to help: hold the hinge still. Shrugging at the top: shoulders down, blades back.
Breathing
Exhale raising, inhale lowering.
