Big Turn Back Stretch
Side-on to a wall with one straight arm back on it at shoulder height, turn the body away; the chest and the front of the shoulder open.
How to do it
Setup
Side-on to a wall in a split stance, the near arm straight back with the palm on the wall at shoulder height.
Steps
- Turn the chest away from the wall until the front of the shoulder stretches.
- Keep the palm fixed and the arm at shoulder height.
- Hold and breathe, then turn back and switch sides.
Common mistakes
Hand sliding up the wall: keep it at shoulder height. Turning fast into the stretch: ease round and stop at a firm pull. Shoulder rolling forward: keep it back and down as you turn.
Breathing
Exhale into the turn, then breathe evenly in the hold.
