Seated Behind Back Raise
Seated cross-legged with the hands clasped behind the back, lift the straight arms up and away from the back; the shoulders extend and the chest opens.
How to do it
Setup
Seated cross-legged, torso tall, hands clasped behind the back, arms straight.
Steps
- Lift the clasped hands up and away from the back.
- Squeeze the shoulder blades together at the top.
- Lower the hands back toward the floor slowly.
Common mistakes
Leaning forward to lift the hands higher: the torso stays upright. Elbows bending: keep the arms straight. Shoulders rolling forward at the top: open the chest and draw the blades back.
Breathing
Exhale raising, inhale lowering.
