Dynamic Back Stretch
Standing, swing both straight arms from in front of you up overhead and back down; the lats lengthen at the top of every swing.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, straight arms hanging in front of the thighs.
Steps
- Raise the straight arms forward and up until they pass the ears.
- Reach tall at the top without arching the back.
- Lower them in front again and keep an easy rhythm.
Common mistakes
Ribs flaring as the arms go up: keep them down so the reach comes from the shoulders. Shrugging at the top: shoulders away from the ears. Flinging the arms: a smooth swing, not a throw.
Breathing
Inhale as the arms rise, exhale as they come down.
